Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians are dedicated team members who provide high-quality veterinary care in collaboration with our veterinarians. In this role, you will support the medical team, promote the health and well-being of our patients, and contribute to the overall efficiency of the hospital.Job duties includes, but are not limited to:Provide compassionate, high-quality care to canine and feline patientsAssist veterinarians with medical, surgical, and dental procedures.Perform administrative duties, including:Communicating with clients regarding admissions, discharges, hospitalizations, and medications.Entering accurate patient and client information into EzyVet and Smart Flow, including temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, treatments, and other relevant information.Obtain patient histories and communicate with clients regarding patient care, hospitalization updates, medications, and diagnostic results.Administer oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications and injections in accordance with hospital policy.Perform emergency procedures within the scope of the Licensed Veterinary Technician role.Safely handle and restrain patients as needed.Induce and monitor anesthesia using multiparameter monitoring equipment.Monitor and recover patients following anesthesia and surgical procedures.Perform venipuncture for blood collection and place intravenous catheters.Place nasogastric tubes, central lines, jugular catheters, and urinary catheters.Obtain digital radiographs and monitor patients during CT and MRI procedures.Administer canine and feline blood products.Cross-train in general surgery, specialty surgery, oncology, internal medicine, neurology, and critical care.Assist with the training and development of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and other patient care team members.Perform clinical laboratory procedures, including fecal flotation examinations, heartworm testing, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures.Maintain laboratory records and ensure test results are appropriately documented and communicated.Demonstrate knowledge of the uses, dosages, administration, and potential side effects of commonly prescribed medications.Prepare and dispense medications in accordance with veterinary orders, hospital policies, and applicable regulations.Perform other duties as assigned by management.Perform all duties in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and established medical protocols.
