Veterinary Technician

PetVet Care Centers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider is seeking a Veterinary Technician in Washington, DC. The role involves providing quality veterinary care, assisting in surgeries, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and certification in veterinary technology. Join a dynamic team focused on exceptional pet care and client service.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• Knowledge of preparation, monitoring, and recovery of pets receiving surgery.
• Ability to demonstrate correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, and emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by conducting examinations and assisting during surgeries.
• Maintain medical records and communicate with pet owners about patient status.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment by sterilizing instruments and maintaining supplies.

Skills

Care and Compassion

Team Orientation

Dependability

Initiative

Communication

Customer Services

Organization and Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT)

Job description

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Position Overview: The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Essential Position Functions:

1. Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
2. Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
3. Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
4. Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
5. Obtain and verify medications.
6. Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
7. As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
8. Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
9. Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
10. Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
11. Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
12. Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
13. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
14. Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
15. Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
16. Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Competencies:

• Care and Compassion: Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.
• Team Orientation: Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
• Dependability: Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals.
• Initiative: Proactively looks for the opportunity to address and follow through on work activities.
• Flexibility and Multi-Tasking: Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.
• Communication: Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.
• Customer Services: Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
• Organization and Attention to Detail: Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents.
• Adherence to Rules and Instructions: Consistently follows standard procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by State.
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Position Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Knowledge of the preparation, monitoring, and recovery of pets receiving surgery, as well as basic pet nursing.
• Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.
• Understand and limit potential exposure to bites, scratches, and injuries.
• Able to restrain patients according to standard procedures.
• Fill prescriptions and monitor sedation procedures as directed by the veterinarian.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, hazardous materials, chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and odors.
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with stressed, ill, or painful pets.
• Communicate and approach job duties professionally.
• Must be flexible with scheduling, including some weekends and holidays.
• This strenuous job involves lifting, cleaning, and constant motion.
• Tasks may involve extended periods at a workstation or standing/walking.
• May include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Some tasks involve lifting or carrying animals up to 50 pounds.
• Answer phones and perform other duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Additional Information:

The essential functions listed are representative; omission of any does not preclude assigning other duties as needed.

PetVet Care Centers, Inc. operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states, employing over 11,000 people, including 800+ veterinarians. We focus on high-quality medicine and service through a partnership model.

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