Vet Technician Job Description

Advanced Pet Clinic; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established veterinary clinic where your skills in animal care will shine! As a crucial member of our veterinary support staff, you will assist in a variety of essential tasks, from preparing animals for surgery to monitoring their recovery. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with veterinarians, ensuring the highest standards of care for our furry patients. If you have a passion for animal welfare and a knack for clinical procedures, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Embrace the chance to grow in a supportive environment that values your contributions!

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary assistance and knowledge of medical procedures.
• Ability to perform laboratory analyses and monitor patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia and administer treatments.
• Maintain pharmacy records and ensure cleanliness in the clinic.

Skills

Animal Restraint

Surgical Assistance

Veterinary Procedures

Laboratory Procedures

Patient Monitoring

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

High School Diploma

Tools

Autoclave

Radiography Equipment

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Ensure records and consent forms are complete
• Dispense medications, pet foods, and supplies
• Update patient files as appropriate
• Review vaccination records and prepare vaccines according to the clinic vaccine protocol
• Assist veterinarian in medical procedures using proper restraint; know how to restrain
• Assist veterinarian in surgical procedures using proper aseptic technique
• Maintain and use medical equipment such as autoclave
• Perform routine laboratory procedures and analyses in hematology, microbiology, and urinalysis
• Prepare samples for outside laboratory analysis
• Prepare patients for surgeries
• Monitor patients under anesthesia
• Under the supervision of a veterinarian, induce anesthesia and intubate patient
• Monitor admitted patients and administer treatments and injections following the instructions of a doctor or a treatment form
• Maintain pharmacy records, and controlled drug and anesthesia logs
• Take and develop radiographs
• Take vital signs of animals including temperature, pulse, and respiration
• Under the supervision of a veterinarian, perform dental cleanings
• Perform urinary and venous catheterization
• Complete ear cleanings and nail trims
• Ensure the cleanliness and organization of admitted patients
• Perform other duties as assigned

Exam & Treatment

• Properly restrain and stabilize animals during examination and treatment; know how to restrain fractious patients
• Take and record vital signs of animals including temperature, pulse, and respiration
• Trim nails, express anal glands, and perform other routine procedures as required
• Teach clients how to administer medication at home
• Prepare and label medication to be sent home with the patient
• Clean, organize, and restock exam rooms
• Perform other duties as assigned

Laboratory & Radiology

• Prepare samples for outside laboratory analysis
• Collect blood, stool, urine, and other samples
• Perform routine laboratory procedures and analyses
• Maintain and use medical equipment and autoclave
• Take and develop radiographs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Surgery

• Prepare surgical packs
• Prepare animals for surgery
• Monitor patients under anesthesia
• Assist veterinarian in surgical procedures using proper aseptic technique
• Induce anesthesia and intubate patient
• Perform urinary and venous catheterization
• Perform routine procedures such as wound cleaning, bandaging, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintain patient records and billing info
• Administer treatments and injections following the instructions of a doctor or a treatment form
• Monitor daily patient progress as directed by the vet
• Feed, bathe, and walk animals as applicable
• Discharge animals as directed by the vet
• Prepare and label medication to be sent home with the patient upon discharge