Veterinary Technician Shawsheen

Suveto • Tewksbury, MA

131d

About The Position

The Technician is responsible for performing basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian. This role involves preparing exam rooms, assisting in appointments, and taking client histories while performing physical assessments and recording observations in medical records. The Technician will also educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow-up care.

Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication.
• Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and in-house laboratory tests.
• Experience in providing nursing care and monitoring patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client and perform physical assessments.
• Record observations legibly in medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow-up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples.
• Perform in-house laboratory tests and prepare forms for outside labs.
• Call owners with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital.
• Administer medications and monitor patients.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital following all protocols.
• Educate clients on admit/discharge procedures.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards, and other areas as requested.
• Utilize practice software for dispensing medications, patient food, and recording communications.
• Understand and enforce OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
• Perform tech appointments such as pedicures, ear cleaning, and routine lab work.
• Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
• Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required.
• Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with doctor present.
• Assist in operating room, recovery, and post-op nursing care as requested.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees