Veterinary Technician
8 days ago
Wichita
Job Description Oakcrest Pet Hospital is a well-established, compassionate veterinary practice dedicated to providing high-quality care for pets and support for their owners. Our team of skilled professionals is committed to promoting animal health and welfare in a warm and welcoming environment. We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Veterinary Technician to join our team. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This position is responsible for the following functions: Exam Room- • Review patient file for necessary procedures, tests, vaccinations, etc and designate items on the travel sheet., • Gather pertinent information from the client regarding the patient's health., • Educate clients on preventative medicine, products, and services., • Obtain the patient's vitals, • Perform requested procedures such as blood tests, nail trims, ear cleaning, and anal gland expressions., • Restrain animals during examinations and assist with other procedures as determined by the doctors., • Gather and administer medications and vaccines as directed by the doctors., • Organize treatment plans (estimates) with the doctors and review the plans with clients., • Invoice all services and initial invoices when complete., • Handle body care for deceased pets., • Collect blood, stool, urine and ear samples and perform necessary tests., • Utilize microscope for otic and fecal cytology results., • Interpret urine specific gravity using refractometer., • Store and submit samples to referral laboratories., • Take radiographs using proper safety precautions. Label all radiographs with required information., • Maintain laboratory equipment as directed by the manuals., • Enter results of tests or confirm that results have been transferred to the patient's file., • Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters., • Administer medications as directed by the veterinarians., • Provide nursing care as dictated by the treatment charts. Record necessary information., • Walk hospitalized and boarding pets in the allocated areas outside as needed., • Thoroughly discuss consent forms with owners. Ensure that every form is completely and accurately filled out and signed by the owner., • Write all procedures for the pets on the white board and confirm that all tasks have been completed., • Draw blood and perform necessary pre-surgical tests., • Calculate medications and prepare the surgery suite., • Place IV catheters and determine surgical fluid rates., • Pre-medicate, induce anesthesia and surgically prepare patients., • Monitor patient vitals using accepted measures. Make the doctor aware of any abnormalities and treat as directed. Continue monitoring until patients are in recovery., • Perform dental radiographs, teeth scaling, and polishing., • Invoice all services and initial when complete., • Prepare home care instructions, medications, and other discharge information., • Contact owners to relay information about their pets and set up discharge times., • Clean, autoclave, and prepare surgical instruments and supplies for future use., • Enter medical information to patient files as necessary., • Clean and organize the exam rooms, pharmacy, laboratory area, surgery suite, and x-ray area., • Restock exam room supplies, medications, laboratory supplies, and surgical tools. Office Manager of low inventory or necessary repairs., • Contact clients that recently brought pets for surgery or examinations and discuss how the pet is doing. Inform a doctor if the pet is not doing well and enter appropriate information into Cornerstone., • Contact owners to remind them of routine laboratory tests., • Receive incoming calls when needed and direct calls to the appropriate staff members.