Description

Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Franklin, Massachusetts

Compensation: $22.00 - $28.00 / hour

Description

The veterinary technician is the veterinarian's primary medical support. They begin the examination procedure and continue to assist the doctor throughout the examination, diagnosis and treatment phases. They aid the veterinarians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail. They have a very significant role in communicating with and educating clients about their pets.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate care to patients and clients.
• Maintaining positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Understanding the importance of a clean and orderly facility, cleaning or organizing as part of normal job duty.
• Preparing and maintaining the exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Keeping accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy.
• Admitting patients following hospital policy and doctors written orders.
• Effectively restraining pets. Understanding all common vaccinations and vaccination protocols.
• Handling client's medical questions with confidence and directing to veterinarians when appropriate.
• Understanding usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs. Giving SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Reading clinical laboratory procedures including skin scrapings, ear cytologies, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; drawing blood for laboratory analysis; running in-house lab work ensuring that test results are recorded in patient records.
• Preparing estimates for procedures and discussing financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies.
• Caring for all surgical materials; keeping the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.
• Assisting the veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; preparing patients for surgery; administering anesthesia; monitoring patients during surgery and recovery; administering fluids.
• Anticipating veterinarian needs in order to expedite appointments, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Knowing common disease states and alerting veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Performing emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage.
• Effectively positioning for and taking radiographs. Performing dental prophylaxis and taking dental radiographs.
• Placing IV catheters and understanding the use and care of IV pumps.
• Preparing a patient and the machine for an ultrasound procedure.
• Discharging patients based on the veterinarian's orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state.
• Explaining necessary follow-up and post- surgical homecare instructions
• Using proper etiquette for progress reports including fecal results, heartworm results and surgery reminders.
• Demonstrating a strong desire to advance clinical skill set by participating in and seeking out continuing education opportunities.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) desirable but not required.
• Previous On-The-Job Training desirable when not a CVT
• Minimum two years experience as veterinary technician or assistant preferred.

Job Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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About Acorn Animal Hospital

Acorn Animal Hospital, located in Franklin, MA, offers high-end diagnostic equipment, including digital ultrasound, fully integrated digital x-ray, video endoscope, top-of-the-line in-house laboratory equipment, and a vast pharmacy of medications and retail products.

Inspired by our shared passion for exceptional animal care, we have built a team of the industry's most talented, hard-working, and compassionate veterinary professionals. Our team of experienced veterinarians can provide training and mentorship in ultrasonography, radiology, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and internal medicine.

We have a very high Technician to doctor ratio to ensure that assistance is always available. We have very low support staff turnover and a large team of highly skilled technicians that our doctors rely on to drive efficient workflow, independently handle treatments, and think one step ahead.

Our hospital offers a fun, team-oriented environment with engaged support staff. We believe happy employees provide higher quality care for our patients, which is why we guarantee that our team members have a schedule that offers a strong work-life balance and adequate time away from work for personal fulfillment.

Acorn Animal Hospital is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Acorn Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply