Veterinary Technician

Abqpetcarehospital; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Pennsylvania is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide medical support to veterinarians during examinations, diagnoses, and treatments. Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, assisting clients, and ensuring a clean environment.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma and prefer experience as a CVT. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

• Able to lift 40 pounds.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client and patients care.
• Assist in onboarding new technicians and assistants.
• Provide proper restraint of animals.

Skills

Organized

Punctual

Friendly

Compassionate

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Practice Management Software

Job description

Veterinary Technician Overview

Veterinary technician is the veterinarian’s primary medical support. They begin the examination procedure and continue to assist the doctor throughout the examination, diagnosis, and treatment phases. They assist the veterinarians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail. Technicians also play a significant role in communicating with and educating clients about their pets.

General Knowledge

• Familiar with breeds and coat colors of patients.
• Use of proper medical terminology and abbreviations when communicating.
• Familiar with infectious and zoonotic diseases, prevention, and transmission.
• Familiar with Pennsylvania law as it pertains to veterinary medicine.
• Understand regulations regarding controlled drug usage and documentation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

General Tasks

• Respect clients, team members, and animals (alive or deceased) at all times.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding clients and patients care.
• Train and assist in onboarding new technicians and assistants.
• Assist in maintaining inventory alerting the inventory manager if items are running low.

Technical/Nursing Tasks

• Proper restraint of animals.
• Accurate history from owner documented for each patient.
• Properly review and accurately complete patient’s treatment sheet and medical record.
• Collect blood, samples ensuring proper packaging and storage.
• Calculate, draw, and administer medications as directed by the doctor.
• Knowledge of in-house laboratory equipment and how to properly run samples.
• Evaluate blood smears and urine sediments using the microscope.

Client Related Tasks

• Ensure clients are seen timely and delays are explained to clients.
• Compassionately talk with angry or grieving clients in a calm, reassuring manner.
• Ensure clients are comfortable with procedures & testing to be performed.
• Confirm clients have signed consent forms and DNR request.
• Answer clients’ questions in compliance with what a Vet Tech is allowed to provide.

Financial Tasks

• Assist doctor with updating clients on their current bill.
• Properly enter patient’s treatments, bloodwork, and prescriptions on the invoice.
• Answer any questions that clients may have with regards to their invoice.

Medical Record Tasks

• Maintain a basic understanding of the practice management software.
• Accurately enter patient’s vitals, bloodwork, and notes into medical record.
• Accurately log all client communication in Practice Management Software
• Retrieve results for Idexx reference laboratories.

Facilities and Equipment Tasks

• Ensure that common client areas remain clean and disinfected.
• Alert a Lead of nonfunctional or defective equipment.
• Assist with cleaning of exam rooms ensuring a non-contagious environment, free from fur, dirt, offensive odors, and any leftover treatment equipment.
• Assist with laundry as needed.

Personal Growth Expectations

• Complete yearly goals set out during annual review.
• Attending one relevant continuing education conference annual.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills.

Preferred Experience

• CVT license
• 2 years of experience working in a veterinary environment

Physical Requirements

• Able to be active sitting, walking, standing for 8 hours or more a day.
• Able to work well under pressure and at high levels of stress.
• Able to lift 40 pounds.
• Flexible with work hours

Required Skills / Personal Attributes

• Organized
• Punctual
• Friendly
• Compassionate
• Team player

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off (including sick time)
• Paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for positions based in Colorado.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.