Veterinary Technician (PT)
Company: Southern Veterinary Partners
Location: Bowie
Posted on: May 6, 2022
Job Description:
Highway Veterinary Hospital has been serving the community of
Bowie, Maryland since 1981. Our full-service animal hospital is
outfitted with the most advanced veterinary equipment and a
passionate health care team that loves every individual animal
entrusted in our care. We welcome both emergency treatment cases as
well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and
dental care. Beyond a commitment to surpassing customer
expectations, our most defining trait is the connection we make
with every pet and their owner. All who arrive at our doors may
enter as clients but walk out as family. If you are a passionate
and caring team player please apply today!
The Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech) is responsible for assisting
Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Vet Tech helps during
patient examinations and surgical procedures by restraining animals
when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with
supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in
working order. Vet Techs also communicate with clients (pet owners)
and update patient files. This position may perform an initial
evaluation of the animal's condition, clean and wrap wounds, check
vital statistics, collect samples and administer medication.
- Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, and client education
per hospital policy.
- Perform initial evaluation of the pet's condition and advise
doctor regarding nature of visit, preventative care due and client
concerns.
- Obtain and prepare laboratory samples as requested by the
veterinarian, i.e. urine, fecal and ear cytology.
- Notify the doctor of lab results in a timely fashion.
- Restrain animals in a safe, efficient and compassionate manner
during examinations and procedures.
- Prepare and set up for surgical procedures while utilizing
knowledge of proper sterile field requirements.
- Monitor recovery of surgery patients and communicate with
owners per hospital policy.
- Accurately prepare and dispense medications as directed by the
doctor, ensuring that medications are added to the pet's record and
appropriately charged to the client.
- Know vaccination guidelines within the hospital and administer
vaccinations under the direction of the doctor.
- Monitor hospitalized pets and perform treatments as directed by
the doctor.
- Utilize hospital computer systems to document medical records
and communicate with clients and teammates.
- Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology required
- Experience as a Veterinary Technician, preferred.
- Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT,
LVT, or LVMT).
- Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday
shifts.
- Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of
Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be
able to manage stressful situations.
- Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast
paced and challenging environment.
- Medical procedures and animal handling will be trained
thoroughly on the job; however, excellent communication skills, a
sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with teammates is
required.
- Must be dependable, demonstrate strong work ethic, and a
willingness to learn.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Competitive salary, based on experience and expertise
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- Teladoc
- A large network of over 2,000 veterinary professionals who all
share common interest in promoting a collaborative working
environment and individual career growth
- Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling
a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals
among a great team of people!#LVTSJ
Keywords: Southern Veterinary Partners, Bowie , Veterinary Technician (PT), Professions , Bowie, Maryland
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