Registered Veterinary Technician - Animal and Avian Medical Center
Company: Animal and Avian Medical Center
Location: North Royalton
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
About Animal and Avian Medical Center Animal and Avian Medical
Center has been serving Brunswick and the nearby communities for
over 20 years. We have 4 experienced veterinarians and 8 registered
technicians that are dedicated to helping many species of pets and
their people.Our advanced hospital has in-house blood tests
(chemistry and CBC) for most species in addition to in-house
digital x-ray and a wide range of other diagnostic tests.
Up-to-date monitoring equipment and personalized, professional care
will make you and your pet feel better as quickly as possible. Our
mission is to fulfill the needs of our clients by providing quality
health services through a responsive, friendly, professional staff
that focuses on individual attention, education, and commitment.
Position Purpose The Credentialed Veterinary Technician performs a
critical role in providing high quality care for patients.
Credentialed Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians,
providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction
and procedure is seamless and successful. Credentialed Technicians
apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry,
laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.
Credentialed Technician CompetenciesPatience & Compassion:
Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and
patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the
situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to
crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with
veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback
appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating
feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open
to other's ideas. Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients
and teammates to ensure successful patient care. Active Listening:
Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient
owners. Picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates
based on prior experiences and feedback. Organization Skills: Clear
tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions,
workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple
patients and clients. Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities
and interactions result in the highest level of client
satisfaction. Essential ResponsibilitiesAssist veterinarians in the
practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as
needed. Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking
histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client
education. Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of
the patient during surgery. Obtain blood, stool, and other samples;
perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for
outside laboratories. Take, develop, and maintain radiographs
following proper safety procedures. Provide basic animal handling
and restrain animals during exams. Administer and monitor
medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion
of the veterinarian. Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment,
and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team
members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and
maintain all medical equipment. Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and
professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise
compassion and care in all interactions with patients. Communicate
with veterinarians and practice team members including client
discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc. Any other duties
as assigned. Requirements/QualificationsState license to work as a
certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of
desired employment Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up
to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25
pounds with assistance Practice OSHA safety techniques including
proper PPE Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office
applications, etc. Basic math and ability to calculate medication
dosages Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
Benefits OfferedPaid time off Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching) Bonus incentive
Career and professional development State licensing fee
reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral
Program
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