Veterinary Technician - Chino Valley Animal Hospital
About The Position
Chino Valley Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals and located in Chino Valley, AZ is looking for an experienced full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Team! Chino Valley Animal Hospital is a state-of-the-art veterinary facility in Chino Valley, AZ. We serve animal-lovers and their pets in our community. Our clinic is a welcoming and friendly place for pets and owners alike, filled with smiling faces and experienced, compassionate veterinary professionals. We’re proud of our beautiful clinic, with its spacious waiting room and exam rooms, clean environment for optimal health and the latest in veterinary technology. We feel that this reflects our commitment to providing each pet that comes through our doors with the utmost care and attention. Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for performing basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience required.
- Vet tech experience is highly preferred.
- Excellent listening and communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to act as a team player.
- Basic veterinary medical terminology required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
- Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and 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 all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
- Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
- Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
- Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
- Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
- Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
- Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
- Perform tech appointments, such as pedicures, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine lab work, subcutaneous fluids, etc. as deemed appropriate by practice.
- Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
- Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by veterinarian.
- Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with doctor present.
- Assist in operating room, recovery, and post op-nursing care as requested by veterinarian.
- Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- medical
- dental
- vision insurance
- pet care discounts
- 401K with a true match up to 4%
- VSOP® grants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
