Veterinary Technician

4 weeks ago


Santa Clarita, United States R & N Veterinary Group Inc Full time

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

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