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Veterinary Technician
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NVA Equine The Veterinary Technician is responsible for a variety of tasks related to customer service and patient care within the veterinary practice. Tasks include animal handling, pre and post-operative patient care, creating and presenting financial options and estimates, accurately entering service charges into client processing database, extensive client interaction, and preparing medications. Hours typically vary and may include after-hours and/or on-call responsibilities.
Education And Experience
Required: 2 years previous veterinary office experience
Preferred: Active state technician license
Preferred: High School graduate or equivalent
Knowledge And Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Must be able to operate a computer, including basic typing skills
Must be able to learn and operate various veterinary software applications
Proficient operation of various office equipment (copier, scanner, fax machine)
Basic filing skills
Effectively manage multi-line phone system
Effective interpersonal communication skills
Effective in multi-tasking (prioritizing and accomplishing tasks)
Effectively handle stressful situations
Maintain a positive work environment
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Maintain professional and courteous demeanor in challenging/stressful situations
Prepare and maintain exam, treatment, and surgical rooms
Greet clients and patients
Obtain patient history and updates from clients
The ability to perform and/or assist with diagnostic procedures
Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
The ability to learn to enter service fees into the patient processing database
The ability to calculate medication dosages and prepare instructions for clients
Review patient instructions with clients and distribute educational materials
The ability to learn how to create and review treatment estimates and payment options with clients
Obtain blood samples-cephalic/saphenous/jugular
Process and submit lab work both in house and to outside labs
Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments and surgical supplies (gowns, towels, etc.)
The ability to properly run an autoclave and Anprolene gas sterilizer
Clerical duties such as filing, copying, and faxing
Maintain order to public areas (waiting room, exam rooms, kennel area, etc.)
Place IV catheters and assist with surgical equipment monitoring (anesthesia, ventilator, fluid pump, etc.)
Provide general aspects of after-hours and on-call service, if applicable
Assist in medical trial studies and resident projects as requested
Available to work in other ECFA area offices, if needed
Other duties as assigned
Physical Duties And Responsibilities
Lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds from floor level and above at least several times per day
The ability to work in a stationary position at a computer for long periods of time
The ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and climb for long periods of time
The ability to physically restrain all sizes of pets on the floor and on the exam table
Must be able to grasp, hold, and manipulate objects
Possess vision abilities to detect, observe and assess, including: close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Potential for exposure to anesthetic gases with proper protective measures
Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases
Reporting Relationship
Reports to: Practice Leader and/or DVM
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
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Veterinary Technician
role at
NVA Equine The Veterinary Technician is responsible for a variety of tasks related to customer service and patient care within the veterinary practice. Tasks include animal handling, pre and post-operative patient care, creating and presenting financial options and estimates, accurately entering service charges into client processing database, extensive client interaction, and preparing medications. Hours typically vary and may include after-hours and/or on-call responsibilities.
Education And Experience
Required: 2 years previous veterinary office experience
Preferred: Active state technician license
Preferred: High School graduate or equivalent
Knowledge And Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Must be able to operate a computer, including basic typing skills
Must be able to learn and operate various veterinary software applications
Proficient operation of various office equipment (copier, scanner, fax machine)
Basic filing skills
Effectively manage multi-line phone system
Effective interpersonal communication skills
Effective in multi-tasking (prioritizing and accomplishing tasks)
Effectively handle stressful situations
Maintain a positive work environment
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Maintain professional and courteous demeanor in challenging/stressful situations
Prepare and maintain exam, treatment, and surgical rooms
Greet clients and patients
Obtain patient history and updates from clients
The ability to perform and/or assist with diagnostic procedures
Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
The ability to learn to enter service fees into the patient processing database
The ability to calculate medication dosages and prepare instructions for clients
Review patient instructions with clients and distribute educational materials
The ability to learn how to create and review treatment estimates and payment options with clients
Obtain blood samples-cephalic/saphenous/jugular
Process and submit lab work both in house and to outside labs
Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments and surgical supplies (gowns, towels, etc.)
The ability to properly run an autoclave and Anprolene gas sterilizer
Clerical duties such as filing, copying, and faxing
Maintain order to public areas (waiting room, exam rooms, kennel area, etc.)
Place IV catheters and assist with surgical equipment monitoring (anesthesia, ventilator, fluid pump, etc.)
Provide general aspects of after-hours and on-call service, if applicable
Assist in medical trial studies and resident projects as requested
Available to work in other ECFA area offices, if needed
Other duties as assigned
Physical Duties And Responsibilities
Lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds from floor level and above at least several times per day
The ability to work in a stationary position at a computer for long periods of time
The ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and climb for long periods of time
The ability to physically restrain all sizes of pets on the floor and on the exam table
Must be able to grasp, hold, and manipulate objects
Possess vision abilities to detect, observe and assess, including: close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Potential for exposure to anesthetic gases with proper protective measures
Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases
Reporting Relationship
Reports to: Practice Leader and/or DVM
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
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