Veterinary Assistant, Tewksbury, Massachusetts

suvetocareers; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

suvetoCareers seeks a Veterinary Technician to perform basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory tasks under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

You will prepare exam rooms, take client histories, perform physicals, and educate clients on preventive care. The role includes venipuncture, in-house tests, imaging, anesthesia assistance, and ongoing nursing care for admitted patients.

Qualifications

• Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing meds, printing treatment sheets, and managing patient records.
• Experience with venipuncture, in-house lab tests, and coordinating with outside laboratories.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist doctors during appointments.
• Take client histories, perform physical assessments, and record observations in medical records.
• Educate clients on preventative care and provide follow-up guidance.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by the veterinarian.
• Place IV catheters, manage fluids, and assist in anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Care for hospitalized patients, monitor medications, and discharge with instructions.

Job description

Technician responsible for performing basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
• Perform tech appointments, such as pedicures, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine lab work, subcutaneous fluids, etc. as deemed appropriate by practice
• Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
• Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by veterinarian.
• Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with doctor present.
• Assist in operating room, recovery, and post op-nursing care as requested by veterinarian.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.