Veterinary Technician Tchefuncte Animal Hospital

Tchefuncte Animal Hospital • Madisonville-St. Tammany Parish, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Practice At Tchefuncte Animal Hospital , we offer expert pet care for the pets of our community. Located at 216 Louisiana Hwy 21 in Madisonville, Tchefuncte Animal Hospital is proud to serve a range of areas outside of Madisonville, LA. Our focus on contemporary medicine and other types of care, including dentistry, surgery, boarding, and grooming.

Requirements

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Nice To Haves

• Previous veterinary experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment
• Monitors hospitalized pets
• Maintains inventory
• Prepares prescriptions
• Performs routine in-house laboratory work
• Educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures
• Assists with surgical procedures
• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies
• Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed