Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $22.00-$28.00 / hr
Mercury Animal Hospital, Inc . is actively recruiting a licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. A friendly, caring, animal loving, individual with good work ethics and technician skills.
Major job tasks :
- Be able tosupervise and train veterinary assistants and kennel assistants when needed
- Be able to work with hospital veterinarians to coordinate proper care of hospitalized patients
- Be able to keep accurate records (control drugs, OSHA, etc.)
- Be able to obtain accurate medical history at intake and effective prepare and go over discharge instructions
- Be able to perform laboratory procedures (including hematology, cytology, CBC, chemistry, U / A,
microbiology, fecals, smears, etc)
Be able to perform diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols for other staff members to followRestrain patients during exams, treatments, procedures etc.Observe patients behavior or health concerns and report them to the attending Veterinarian
Be able to administer medications via all routes (PO, IV, SQ, IM)Be able to correctly calculate and administer medicationsBe able to correctly calculate and administer anesthetic dosesBe able to correctly calculate fluid rates and amounts properlyBe able to perform in-hospital treatments (restraining, applying and maintaining bandages, venipuncture,IV catheter placement, etc.)
Assist with surgical procedures (induction, surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, etc.)Care and maintain hospitalized patientsDental procedures (dental prophylaxis, dental radiography, etc.)Be able to properly fill prescriptions and accurately review the directions with each clientAssist with appointmentsAssist with receptionist duties (when needed)
Basic husbandry duties
QUALIFICATIONS :
Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology
Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (REQUIRED)
Veterinary experience : (2) years minimum (REQUIRED)
MUST be LICENSED in the state of VIRGINIA
BENEFITS :
Competitive pay : $22-28 / hour (based on experienced)
Annual CE allowance
Health insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Personal pet care discounts
Simple IRA
Paid Time Off
Monday-Friday (possible Saturday-would have a day off during the week if working on Saturday)
PAY RATE IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE LEVEL & YEARS IN WORKED FIELD