Veterinary Technician

Job DescriptionJob Description

Town and Country Veterinary Services is seeking a well organized, compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are a full service small animal practice.

We are seeking an experienced technician with strong technical skills: venipuncture, placing catheters, restraint, performing lab tests, digital x-ray positioning, dental prophlyaxis, treatment, surgical technician skills, knowledge with Idexx machines client education and a positive attitude.

The right candidate will support the team during examinations, medical treatments and provide direct care to patients. This individual must be familiar with the proper restraint of dogs and cats, for evaluation and procedures. Individual must be familiar with proper cleaning and sanitizing techniques to ensure our facility is safe for our clients.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Greet clients and obtain pet medical histories
• Obtain contact information
• Assist doctor during examinations, surgery, and other procedures
• Diagnostic skills, collecting and processing of blood and urine
• Sterilize tools and restock examination and operating room(s)
• Inhouse Idexx Machines
• Digital Radiology - understanding patient positioning
• Proper restraint techniques
• Knowledge of vaccines and guidelines
• Pharmacology and knowledge of heartworm and flea tick medications
• Venipuncture, IV Catheter placement
• Triage, routine and ER visits - accurate knowledge of vital parameters
• Surgical preparation and equipment knowledge as well as maintenance
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance
• Dentals
• Sterilization of surgery packs
• Prepping patient for surgery
• Assisting Doctor during surgery
• Client education
• Assist reception with phones
• Punctuality
• Maintain a clean and orderly clinic
• Laundry
• Cleaning runs/cages
• Avimark a plus
• Organizational skills
• Ability to multi task
• Perform tasks under pressure

 

Company DescriptionWe are a multi-doctor, high-volume small animal practice serving Monmouth Country. We are a well-established practice within the community with a strong support staff. We practice a high level of care that allows us to accommodate the needs of a diverse clientele.Company DescriptionWe are a multi-doctor, high-volume small animal practice serving Monmouth Country. We are a well-established practice within the community with a strong support staff. We practice a high level of care that allows us to accommodate the needs of a diverse clientele.

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