Veterinary Technician: Lab & Surgical Support Pro

Nebraska Vet Services; Elkhart Lake (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

St. Anna Vet Clinic in Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians in a busy clinic. You will perform medical tests, prepare vaccines, collect samples, and maintain equipment.

The role includes anesthesia assistance, surgical prep, radiography, nursing care, and client education. Strong knowledge of animal health care and safety is essential. Join a long standing team committed to compassionate care and high standards, with a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• General understanding of animal physiology and veterinary terminology.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains controlled drug inventory and related logbooks. Administers anesthesia to animals under the direction of a veterinarian and monitor animals’ responses to anesthetics so dosages can be adjusted.
• Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery. Administers emergency first aid such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life-saving procedures.
• Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces such as urinalyses and blood counts to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems. Prepares and administers medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Fills prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
• Takes and develops diagnostic radiographs using x-ray equipment. Bathes animals, clips nails or claws, and brushes and cuts animals’ hair. Performs dental work such as cleaning, polishing, and extracting teeth.
• Prepares treatment rooms for surgery. Cleans kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
• Provides veterinarians with the correct equipment and instruments. Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Assists with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.
• Provides information and counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, and nutrition.
• Dresses and sutures wounds and applies splints and other protective devices.
• Performs office, clerical, and accounting duties such as reception, billing, bookkeeping, and selling products.

Skills

Animal physiology

Customer service

Job description

St. Anna Vet Clinic in Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to assist veterinarians in a busy clinic. You will perform medical tests, prepare vaccines, collect samples, and maintain equipment.

The role includes anesthesia assistance, surgical prep, radiography, nursing care, and client education. Strong knowledge of animal health care and safety is essential. Join a long standing team committed to compassionate care and high standards, with a comprehensive benefits package and