Veterinary Technician

The posting

This is a brief overview of the job description for the veterinary technicians at Pine Meadow Veterinary Clinic.
Purpose
To assist the doctor in all procedures to most efficiently treat patients and maximize production.
To handle the patient flow and service to clients so they feel as comfortable as possible before, during and after the treatment of their animals.
Product
A fully facilitated doctor who is able to quickly and easily move through procedures.
A patient who is competently cared for throughout the visit and a client who is satisfied with the service from the office and therefore actively refers family members and friends to the practice.

Daily duties of a Veterinary Technician include but are not limited to:

Taking clients and patients to the exam rooms
legal and organized record keeping of client and patient information
assist doctor with restraint and treatment of patients
administer vaccines and medications
enter charges using veterinary computer software
prepare surgery rooms and patients
assist/monitor surgeries
draw blood for laboratory diagnostics
fill prescriptions
daily facility cleaning and taking x-rays
The position of veterinary technician is physically demanding. A technician, at times, will be required to kneel and stand for long periods of time. Anyone with physical impairments, such as back and knee injuries, may not be able to perform the physical duties that are necessary from veterinary technicians.