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Licensed Veterinary TechnicianDentistry and Oral Surgery for Animals San Marcos • San Marcos, CA, US
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Dentistry and Oral Surgery for Animals San Marcos • San Marcos, CA, US
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Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Veterinary Technician is responsible for a variety of tasks related to customer

service and patient care within the veterinary practice. Tasks include animal handling,

pre- and post-operative patient care, anesthesia monitoring, x-rays and proper prophy technique.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Required : 2 years previous veterinary office experience
  • Preferred : Active state technician license
  • Preferred : High School graduate or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Must be able to learn and operate various veterinary software applications
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills
  • Effective in multi-tasking (prioritizing and accomplishing tasks)
  • Maintain a positive work environment
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
  • The ability to work collectively with team members
  • Maintain professional and courteous demeanor in challenging / stressful situations
  • Have a positive and compassionate attitude.
  • Work well independently and as a team member.
  • Be honest, reliable and a strong leader.
  • Willingness to learn

    • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    (Functions that an individual can perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable

    accommodation)

  • Prepare and maintain exam, treatment, and surgical rooms
  • Greet clients and patients
  • Obtain patient history and updates from clients
  • The ability to perform and / or assist with diagnostic procedures
  • Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
  • The ability to calculate medication dosages
  • Review patient instructions with clients and distribute educational materials
  • Obtain blood samples-cephalic / saphenous / jugular
  • Process and submit lab work both in house and to outside labs
  • Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments and surgical supplies (gowns,
  • towels, etc.)
  • The ability to properly run an autoclave
  • Place IV catheters and assist with surgical equipment monitoring (anesthesia,
  • ventilator, fluid pump, etc.)
  • Restrain patient for examination with the veterinarian.
  • Take notes on examination results and updating records.
  • Assist in inventory control of medical supplies.
  • Administer medications that the veterinarian has prescribed.
  • Monitor and track vitals during / following surgery.
  • Anesthesia : induction, maintenance, monitoring and recovery.
  • Dentistry : ultrasonic scaling, hand scaling, polishing, and general knowledge of the oral cavity, charting, AVDS abbreviations.
  • Radiology : full mouth intraoral radiographs, ability to use digital DR and CR systems.
  • Calm, comfort and properly handle animals before, during and after procedures.
  • Take pets for a walk during their visit and before they go home.
  • Regularly clean the veterinary facility, ensuring that it remains in a sanitary and attractive condition. Dry mop whenever hair / paper is on the floor.
  • Clean and sterilize the animal enclosures in order to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and provide a pleasant environment for the clinic’s patients.
  • Clean, brush, remove bandages each patient before they go home.
  • Maintain veterinary equipment in a sterile condition, in order to prevent postoperative infections.

    • PHYSICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lift and / or carry up to 40 pounds from floor level and above at least several times

    • per day

  • The ability to work in a stationary position at a computer for long periods of time
  • The ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and climb for long

    • periods of time

  • The ability to physically restrain all sizes of pets on the floor and on the exam

    • table

  • Must be able to grasp, hold, and manipulate objects
  • Possess vision abilities to detect, observe and assess, including close, distance,
  • color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust

    • focus

  • Potential for exposure to anesthetic gases with proper protective measures
  • Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases

    • REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

  • Reports to : Practice Manager or Medical Director and / or DVM
  • Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties

    • and / or responsibilities at any time

    Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay range from $27-$36 hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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