Veterinary Technician (No Weekends!)

Country Critters Veterinary Clinic•Elizabethtown, KY

About The Position

The veterinary technician is the veterinarian’s primary medical support, beginning the examination procedure and assisting throughout examination, diagnostic, and treatment phases. The technician supports veterinarian efficiency by handling technical work and administrative details and plays an important role in educating and communicating with clients about their pets’ health. The role includes animal care and treatment, client communication, laboratory and diagnostic work, clerical duties, teamwork and time-management responsibilities, and maintaining clean and properly equipped clinical spaces. The position also requires the physical ability to work around animals and clinical conditions, lift up to 50 pounds, and sit, stand, walk, and use stairs for extended periods.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of veterinary experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Ability to participate remotely in the online applicant and new-hire onboarding process.
Ability to complete computer-based training.
Ability to communicate effectively with all audiences.
Good visual acuity and close vision for computer work.
Comfort working around unpleasant odors, noises, animal feces, and animals with varied behaviors and ailments.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive wrist movements on a keyboard.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods and walk up and down stairs multiple times per day.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Restrain animals during examinations and procedures; observe their behavior, condition, and clinical symptoms.
Assist with physical examinations by obtaining temperature, pulse, and respiration data; clip nails and flush ears; and prepare animal feed according to instructions.
Prepare and administer veterinarian-prescribed vaccinations, medications, and treatments; administer anesthesia under veterinarian direction and monitor responses.
Prepare animals for surgery, including intubation and preparing a sterile surgical site; prepare procedure equipment and pass instruments to the veterinarian.
Care for and monitor animals recovering from surgery, administer emergency first aid, perform venipuncture and catheterization, perform dental work, dress wounds, apply bandages, and assist with euthanasia and disposal of remains.
Discuss patients’ medical health with clients, obtain medical histories, explain discharge instructions, home care, and treatment plans, and provide information or counseling about animal health care, behavior, and nutrition.
Answer client questions thoughtfully and accurately; calculate and quote services and procedures; schedule appointments and procedures; and maintain polite, professional conduct.
Collect, prepare, and label biological samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination; perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, feces, and other samples.
Prepare and take diagnostic radiographs using x-ray equipment; fill prescriptions by measuring medications and labeling containers.
Create medical estimates, invoice services and products, and record laboratory results and findings in patient files.
Maintain inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies, including controlled-drug inventory and related log books.
Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with employees and show tact and respect toward team members, including during busy periods.
Work consistently and diligently around staff and clients and understand and follow oral and written directions.
Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, and examination rooms to control disease spread; stock examination and treatment rooms.
Maintain medical and laboratory equipment, clean and sterilize surgical equipment, and prepare the surgical suite for surgery.
Perform other duties as assigned.