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Texas Litter Control

Vet Technician - Surgery

Texas Litter Control, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States

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Overview Prepare cats and dogs for surgery. Answer questions from pet owners during check in and check out. Watch animals through surgery and recovery. Perform standard vet tech duties as seen fit by the Veterinarian, Site Supervisor, and Clinic Manager.

Responsibilities

Communicate with customers via the phone and in person about drugs, anesthesia, vaccinations, surgery related issues, post op instructions

Prep, monitor, and move patients throughout the surgical workflow with a huge emphasis on safety of the staff and patients.

Properly handle animals at all times during movements various areas and while restraining animals.

Basic palpation

Shaving, sterilizing, expressing bladders, intubation for preparation for surgery

Maintain proper medical records which include but are not limited to: surgical records, prescriptions, drug logs, etc.

Monitor recovering animals

Clean kennels by following Texas Litter Control’s cleaning standards

Make sterile surgical packs

Monitor equipment and report problems to the Executive Director as they are detected

Laundry

Mopping

Maintain proper stock of supplies in all areas of the clinic

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Basic Computer Skills

Intermediate mathematical skills

Advanced organization skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Customer Service Experience

Working Conditions

Must be flexible and willing to work overtime as required

Regular and predictable attendance is required

Moderate noise / animal kennel atmosphere

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job.

The ability to move about to coordinate work within observation rooms.

The ability to stand for long periods of time and in excess of 5 hours. Frequent bending, stooping, and crouching

Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation.

While performing the duties of this job, employees will frequently handle urine, vomit, and feces from cats, dogs, and rabbits. These can contain parasites contagious to humans. Employees are expected to wear proper protective clothing, gloves, and masks as needed.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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