Licensed Veterinary Technician

Denney Veterinary Service; Brady Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Denney Veterinary Service in Brady Township, MI is seeking a veterinary technician to perform clinic procedures, assist with surgery, radiographs, anesthesia, and client education. The role requires handling animals, phlebotomy, IV placement, and accurate dosing.

Graduation from an accredited program, passing VTNE, and state licensure are required. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and constant client interaction are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited veterinary program.
• Passed VTNE examinations.
• Licensed to practice in the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Know and perform general clinic procedures (opening, closing, cleaning chores).
• Handle animals safely for a variety of procedures and positions.
• Perform nail trims, anal gland expressions, and administer medications.
• Phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, and dosage calculations.
• Prepare the surgical suite for procedures and assist as needed.
• Take radiographs with proper placement and monitor anesthesia.
• Operate laboratory equipment and IV fluid pumps.
• Fill prescriptions correctly and educate clients on care.
• Take patient history and relay information to doctors.
• Identify vaccinations and preventatives with product knowledge.
• Maintain cleanliness of work surfaces and assist with dental prophylaxis.

Skills

Animal handling

Phlebotomy

Pharmacological education

Education

Accredited veterinary program

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Know and perform general clinic procedures (opening, closing, cleaning chores)
• Proper animal handling for a variety of different procedures, and various positions
• Perform nail trims, anal gland expressions, and administer medication to animals correctly
• Phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, medication dosage calculations
• Correct preparation of surgical suite for procedures
• Perform radiographs with proper placement
• Effectively use all laboratory equipment and use of IV fluid pumps
• Anesthesia induction, intubation, and monitoring
• Appropriately and correctly fill prescription medications
• Client education and obtain proper patient history
• Taking complete medical history from clients and relaying information to the doctors
• Identify and appropriately recommend vaccinations and all preventatives with general working knowledge of each product
• Appropriately clean and sanitize any and all working surfaces
• Preform dental prophylaxis
• Any other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited school, passing all board examinations (VTNE), obtaining a license in the appropriate state

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Animal handling and restraint
• Phlebotomy and pharmacological education

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Working anatomical education
• Anesthesia administering and monitoring.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs