Veterinary Technician

| **Position Summary:** This role will facilitate efficiency and safety for all procedures. They will support the veterinarians in many facets of providing top-level care for patients and be cohesive members of the veterinary care team. They ensure safety, cleanliness, and accuracy for best patient outcomes. The technician plays an essential role in delivering care and monitoring patients after hours. | | --- | | **Principal Duties and Accountabilities:** Support veterinarians during lameness exams, emergencies, and procedures Assist with radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy procedures Prepare, operate, and maintain diagnostic equipment in the field **Patient Care** Safely handle and restrain equine patients independently for treatments, exams, appointments, and imaging procedures Follow detailed instructions for feeding and care of all patients Monitor patient status during procedures and treatments Obtain accurate vitals on all patients Perform blood draws and venipuncture for IV catheters Perform proper catheter care and administration Maintain clean stalls and patient areas Set up, administer, and record fluid therapy **Surgery** Set up surgical suite, assist during surgeries, clear and clean suite after procedures Use proper sterile technique to perform surgical scrubs Clean, maintain, sterilize instruments and equipment utilizing autoclave and gas sterilization Ensure surgical scrubs and drapes are laundered in a timely manner **Laboratory & Pharmacy** Handle lab specimens appropriately Process and submit diagnostic samples Prepare and dispense medications accurately Run in-house bloodwork and report results accurately Maintain clean and well stocked treatment areas Report stock levels throughout facility to inventory manager **Ambulatory** Manage inventory and maintain veterinary vehicles Ensure equipment readiness for daily farm calls Restrain horses of varying behaviors and training levels for in field procedures (dentals, lameness, reproductive work, x-rays, etc.) Professional customer communications both in person and via phone/email **Medical Records** Accurately enter and manage patient records and treatment notes **On-Call** Be available for overnight and weekend on-call shifts; a minimum of one night a week and one weekend a month. Report to clinic within one hour of receiving notification Promptly respond by text or call to all work communications while on call **NOTE:** This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required. | | | | **Appearance:** All employees are required to dress in a manner acceptable for interacting with clients and other professionals. Your personal appearance and dress are expected to be appropriate to the professional nature of our business. The image of the clinic in the eyes of clients, vendors and the public is affected by the appearance of our employees. Neatly pressed scrub tops and bottoms, or scrub top or collared button down shirt with jeans without holes and frayed areas. No tank tops and plunging necklines. Clean boots or closed-toe shoes. Hats are acceptable as long as they do not promote a competitor. Hair is expected to be clean and neat in appearance. **Qualifications, Educational Skills and Experience:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Education/Experience:** High School diploma or equivalent. **Language Skills:** Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from doctors, staff, and clients. **Knowledge:** Basic understanding of core vaccinations, dewo…