Veterinary Technician

The posting

The St. Marys Veterinary Clinic is seeking to employ a full-time Veterinary Technician to work in our clinics.

Responsibilities:

Monitor health of patients and identify health problems or conditions and report them to the attending veterinarian
Provide basic treatment and care for patients including bandaging, nail clipping, ear cleaning, etc.
Perform laboratory tests, blood draws, radiographs, and dental cleanings
Administer injectable & inhalant anesthesia as instructed by attending veterinarian
Intubate patients & monitor during surgical & dental procedures
Place IV catheters
Maintain patient records
Admitting & releasing patients
Preparing prescriptions
Cleaning of hospital equipment, cages, floors, dishes, bedding, etc.
Educate clients about conditions, treatments, medications, products and foods
Preparing small and farm animal samples for shipment

Requirements:

Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician
Technician experience is preferred but not required
Basic computer literacy & familiarity with Microsoft Office is required