Veterinary Technician

**GENERAL**: Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine and surgery in any appropriate capacity - Obtain and record patient histories, vital signs, and weights - Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for reference labs - Dispense and administer medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians. - Administer fluids and blood products as prescribed by the veterinarian; use and maintain IV pump. - Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian. - Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals. - Prepare patients, instruments and equipment for surgery; clean, maintain and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials. - Assure that monitoring and support equipment are in good working condition. - Communicate with and educate owners in a compassionate, tactful, professional manner - Take radiographs - demonstrates proper positioning techniques - Maintain knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations in order to answer client questions, provide education on vaccines, flea and heartworm products - Maintain legally defensible medical records in cooperation with veterinarians - Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment and supplies - Work well with all team members and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy. - Perform other duties as assigned.

**SURGERY**: Admit patients scheduled for anesthetic procedures - Keep surgical materials stocked; prepare gown and surgical packs - Prepare surgery room - Prepare instruments; know type of surgical instruments required for specific surgeries - Perform induction/intubation and all pre-anesthetic procedures, including patient prep - Monitor patients post-operatively - Clean surgery room and instruments according to hospital sterilization protocols - Keep accurate anesthesia/surgical medical records;
- Accurately calculate and record all medications and injections administered - Ensure all surgery patients go home well-groomed and in an appropriate medical state

**DENTISTRY**: Clean, scale, and polish teeth using dental equipment and hand instruments - Record dental problems in record and report to veterinarian - Assist veterinarians with performing oral extractions or other dental procedures