Veterinary Technician

AmeriVet•Tyler, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

AmeriVet is committed to the growth, development, well-being, and success of its team members. They empower employees with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in their communities. This role involves providing compassionate patient care, assisting veterinarians with examinations and procedures, maintaining medical records, performing laboratory procedures, assisting with surgeries, and ensuring excellent client relations.

Requirements

HS diploma or educational equivalent.
Willingness to pursue further education leading to Licensed Veterinary Technician status.
At least one year of recent experience in veterinary practice or medical environment, with increasing responsibilities.
Ability to perform routine veterinary medical procedures (e.g., collect samples, draw blood, and administer vaccines).
Ability to maintain clear and accurate records and to charge clients for all products and services rendered.
Ability to properly restrain patients.
Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
A commitment to outstanding client service.
Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift, sometimes exceeding 10 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Veterinary Technician status

Responsibilities

Maintains and uses an appropriate level of veterinary medical knowledge, including hospital programs, products, services, and state-required continuing education.
Keeps abreast of over-the-counter products and their usage.
Provides compassionate patient care, ensuring patients are clean, dry, and comfortable, and alerts veterinarians to changes in patient condition.
Recognizes and follows procedures for contagious diseases.
Medicates patients as required and performs basic emergency care, CPR, and intensive care.
Restrains animals safely, efficiently, and compassionately during examinations and procedures.
Assists with the transport and caging of animals.
Handles fractious and fearful animals with compassion and care.
Assists veterinarians with examinations and facilitates the flow of clients and outpatients by following established procedures.
Consults with veterinarians daily to plan activities and keeps them apprised of potential problems.
Reviews medical records to discern the nature of the visit and needed tests/procedures.
Stocks exam rooms and treatment areas.
Greets clients and patients, escorts them to exam rooms, places patients on exam tables, and prepares for the veterinarian.
Obtains base information (weight, temperature, etc.) for pets.
Discusses visit reasons, symptoms, and potential procedures with clients.
Uses a pre-exam checklist to ensure all medical needs are covered.
Obtains lab samples and prepares any necessary medications or vaccines.
Notifies the veterinarian when patients are ready and advises on visit nature, preventive procedures, and necessary tests.
Assists veterinarians with exams by restraining animals, preparing forms, and gathering instruments.
Ensures all procedures are documented for billing.
Escorts clients and patients to the front desk and provides necessary paperwork.
Prepares exam rooms for subsequent visits.
Ensures accurate and efficient documentation of vaccinations, procedures, and notes in medical records.
Admits and releases patients for hospital procedures, completing paperwork appropriately.
Accurately invoices clients for services.
Ensures reminders are set correctly for every visit.
Accurately performs routine, in-house laboratory procedures and handles specimens according to protocols.
Prepares specimens for outside laboratories and obtains results.
Monitors and orders lab supplies.
Takes, develops, and maintains radiographs using proper techniques and positioning.
Performs routine suture removals, nail trims, and weight checks.
Applies bandages and splints.
Sterilizes instruments.
Prepares patients for procedures.
Administers injections as directed.
Examines patients for fleas, skin irritations, and other obvious problems.
Understands usage and recommendations for prescription drugs.
Draws up vaccines, sets up syringes, and ensures drugs and equipment are ready.
Maintains knowledge of drugs and their uses.
Calculates drug dosages and fills prescriptions accurately.
Prepares prescription labels and packages medications.
Documents controlled drug dispensation when required.
Ensures medications are added to patient records and charged to clients.
Follows OSHA guidelines concerning safety and handling of hazardous materials.
Follows established hospital safety guidelines regarding radiographs, controlled drugs, and animal handling.
Cleans, packs, and autoclaves used surgical materials.
Keeps the operating room stocked and prepared for surgery.
Monitors anesthesia and assists veterinarians in surgery and dentistry.
Provides support to surgical technicians.
Administers intravenous fluid therapy and monitors vital signs and oxygen saturation.
Places and maintains urinary catheters.
Admits and discharges patients on veterinarian's orders, ensuring they are well-groomed and medically appropriate upon discharge.
Assists with morning rotation of animals in kennels.
Ensures all animals receive needed medication.
Treats routine surgical patients from the previous day and documents services.
Organizes daily patient status lists for front office staff and updates as needed.
Communicates with hospital attendants regarding patient needs and reviews cases with other technical staff before shift changes.
Demonstrates warmth, courtesy, and professionalism in all client interactions.
Communicates with clients regarding the medical status of their pets.
Follows up with clients concerning patient progress and recommends additional visits if needed.
Educates clients regarding preventive medicine and vaccination requirements.
Recommends laboratory procedures.
Instructs clients on pre-procedure instructions, post-discharge care, and medication administration.
Generates accurate treatment plans and communicates their value to clients.
Provides accurate information concerning fees, payment policies, and other hospital policies.
Efficiently manages the appointment schedule and follows up as appropriate.
Schedules the next appointment/recheck for each patient.
Promotes the practice’s products, programs, and services using "passive marketing".
Makes suggestions to clients about products appropriate for their pet’s condition.
Provides clients with handouts and educational materials.
Gives clients promotional materials as appropriate.
Cleans and straightens exam rooms, treatment areas, and lab areas.
Assists other staff members in keeping public areas clean and well-maintained.
Restocks exam rooms with supplies.
Cleans and maintains all medical equipment.
Adheres to all hospital policies, standards, and procedures.
Serves as a representative of the hospital, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and a positive attitude.
Demonstrates initiative by seeking other work during down times, assisting other employees, and filling in as needed.
Adheres to the posted work schedule, arrives promptly, and follows policies for reporting lateness or absences.
Utilizes the time clock to clock in and out.
Organizes work area and exercises time-management skills.
Prioritizes tasks and handles multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner.
Attends departmental and staff meetings.
Answers phone when the Client Service Representative cannot answer by the third ring.
Maintains appropriate inventory of all supplies and informs the Office Manager when items need to be ordered.
Unpacks boxes of medical supplies, marks prices, checks expiration dates, and rotates stock.
Ensures all products and literature are identified with labels.