Veterinary Technician - Floater

National Veterinary Associates; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary services is seeking a passionate Veterinary Technician - Floater to join their team. This dynamic role involves providing essential medical support, assisting in surgeries, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, a love for animals, and a detail-oriented approach. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitasking effectively while maintaining a compassionate demeanor towards both pets and their owners. If you are eager to learn and make a difference in animal welfare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry animals or materials weighing fifty pounds or more.
• Strong motivation and willingness to learn in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and educate clients about preventive care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Team-oriented spirit

Ability to handle animals safely

Organizational skills

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Job description

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The Veterinary Technician is the veterinarian’s primary medical support and plays a vital role within the practice. Technicians must value the quality of care we provide at Metairie Small Animal Hospital and communicate this value to clients. The Technician assists the veterinarian in achieving greater efficiency in overall patient care. They will apply their technical skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing care, and client education.

A Technician’s focus is ever-changing according to the priority of the moment. This role requires significant multi-tasking and creative thinking. The Technician must be detail-oriented, able to make good decisions, respond quickly and calmly to crises, and maintain high standards of patient care. Clear communication with veterinarians, practice personnel, and clients is essential to ensure patients receive the necessary care. Technicians should enjoy working with both people and animals.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Ability to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, and listen; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Able to lift and carry animals or materials weighing fifty pounds or more, including handling dogs up to 130 lbs.
• Motivation, excellent communication skills, willingness to learn, and a team-oriented spirit.
• Excellent client communication skills.
• Enjoys working with people and is a great team player.
• Eager to learn, enthusiastic, and energetic.
• Love and concern for animals’ well-being.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and climb; manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to type and work at a computer.
• Assist in maintaining the flow of patients and communicate effectively with veterinarians and vet techs.
• Keep accurate medical records.
• Restrain animals effectively and safely using fear-free techniques (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, pocket pets).
• Prepare supplies needed for patient procedures.
• Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepare patients for surgery; maintain anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery.
• Carry out or set up procedures that do not require veterinarian supervision.
• Adhere to hospital standards to keep pets safe and ensure that treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs are clean and organized.
• Educate clients about our Paw Plans and the importance of preventive care.
• Maintain medical equipment and surgical instruments; keep rooms prepared, stocked, and clean at all times.
• Admit and discharge patients per DVM orders and follow-up instructions.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Veterinary Services

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