Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Veterinary Technician duties are to assist veterinarians with clinical and clerical tasks while providing the best patient care. Have a strong work ethic, and a desire to help improve the health of our patients.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities :

• Assist veterinarian with procedures and treatments as needed.
• Daily patient care, prep, and administration of PO, IV, and IM medications.
• Maintain proper documentation in the electronic and written medical record.
• Accurate obtaining and storage of in and out of house laboratory samples.
• Efficient and accurate use of in-house laboratory equipment.
• On call Duties are required, up to 1 weeknight (M-F), in addition to weekend rotation (every 3-4 weekends) and observed holidays.
• Required to live within 1 hour of the clinic for “on call”.
• Taking of x-rays, (holding the horse, holding the plate and taking of the x-ray)
• Holding horses in our Bone Scan and MRI rooms.
• Prepping for surgeries, maintaining a clean and safe surgery suite, cleaning up after the surgeries.
• Trotting and jogging horses during lameness exams.
• Proper care and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Keep the clinic clean and presentable.
• General barn maintenance includes, but is not limited to stall cleaning, feeding, and watering.
• Maintain a professional physical appearance and attitude.
• Interact with clients in a professional manner.
• Self-motivated and able to work alone as needed.

NOTE : This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and

responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good

attendance is required.

Appearance :

All employees are required to dress in a manner acceptable for interacting with clients and other professionals. Your personal appearance and dress are expected to be appropriate to the professional nature of our business. The image of the clinic in the eyes of clients, vendors and the public is affected by the appearance of our employees.

Qualifications, Educational Skills and Experience :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience :

Language Skills :

Knowledge :

Reasoning Ability :

Computer Skills :

Other Skills and Abilities :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Weekday with weekend and on call rotations.