Overview
Key Responsibilities:
As a Veterinary Technician in our urgent care setting, your duties will include (but are not limited to):
Safely restrain animals using low-stress handling techniques
Triage and assess incoming patients to prioritize care
Collect and analyze laboratory samples (blood, urine, fecal, skin, etc.)
Perform diagnostic imaging and accurately capture radiographs
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical prep, procedures, and recovery
Provide high-quality nursing care to stable and critical patients
Accurately document patient histories and interpret medical records
Communicate treatment plans clearly and compassionately to clients
Minimum of 1 year of veterinary technician experience (required)
Flexibility to work rotating weekends (required)
Strong work ethic, punctuality, and a collaborative attitude
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Solid understanding of preventative care, hospital workflow, and surgical procedures
Competence in sample collection, lab test processing, radiograph positioning, and anesthetic monitoring
The ability to accept and act on constructive feedback