Veterinary Technician, Caldwell, NJ

Suveto; Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Job summary

Suveto in Caldwell, NJ is seeking a Veterinary Technician to perform basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian. You will assist doctors and prepare exam rooms for appointments.

Responsibilities include taking client histories, recording observations, venipuncture, in-house tests, radiology, nursing care, anesthesia support, and client education on preventative care. Compliance with OSHA and accurate medical records are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have active Veterinary Technician certification
• Experience with venipuncture and basic in-house lab tests preferred
• Knowledge of medical records and client communication required

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client and record observations in medical records.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare and provide follow-up.
• Communicate patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture and in-house lab tests; prepare forms for outside labs.
• Provide nursing care and monitor hospitalized patients.
• Admit and discharge patients following protocols; educate on procedures.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and hospital safety standards.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
• Assist in anesthesia induction, maintenance, and post-op care.
• Assist in lab work and routine procedures as deemed appropriate by practice.

Skills

Venipuncture

Physical exams

Client education

Medical records

In-house lab

Anesthesia support

Radiology

OSHA compliance

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Practice software

X-ray equipment

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.

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