Mercury Animal
Job Description
Salary: $22.00-$28.00/hr
Mercury Animal Hospital, Inc is actively recruiting a licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. A friendly, caring, animal loving, individual with good work ethics and technician skills.
Major Job Tasks
Be able to supervise and train veterinary assistants and kennel assistants when needed
Be able to work with hospital veterinarians to coordinate proper care of hospitalized patients
Be able to keep accurate records (control drugs, OSHA, etc.)
Be able to obtain accurate medical history at intake and effectively prepare and go over discharge instructions
Be able to perform laboratory procedures (including hematology, cytology, CBC, chemistry, U/A, microbiology, fecals, smears, etc)
Be able to perform diagnostic imaging and implement safety protocols for other staff members to follow
Restrain patients during exams, treatments, procedures, etc.
Observe patients behavior or health concerns and report them to the attending Veterinarian
Be able to administer medications via all routes (PO, IV, SQ, IM)
Be able to correctly calculate and administer medications
Be able to correctly calculate anesthetic doses
Be able to correctly calculate fluid rates and amounts properly
Be able to perform in-hospital treatments (restraining, applying and maintaining bandages, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, etc.)
Additional Responsibilities
Assist with surgical procedures (induction, surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, etc.)
Care and maintain hospitalized patients
Dental procedures (dental prophylaxis, dental radiography, etc.)
Be able to properly fill prescriptions and accurately review the directions with each client
Assist with appointments
Assist with receptionist duties (when needed)
Basic husbandry duties
Qualifications Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology
Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (REQUIRED)
Veterinary experience: 2 years minimum (REQUIRED)
MUST be LICENSED in the state of VIRGINIA
Benefits Competitive pay: $22-28/ hour (based on experience)
Annual CE allowance
Health insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Personal pet care discounts
Simple IRA
Paid Time Off
Monday-Friday (possible Saturday – would have a day off during the week if working on Saturday)
Pay rate is based on experience level & years in worked field
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Mercury Animal Hospital, Inc is actively recruiting a licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. A friendly, caring, animal loving, individual with good work ethics and technician skills.
Major Job Tasks
Be able to supervise and train veterinary assistants and kennel assistants when needed
Be able to work with hospital veterinarians to coordinate proper care of hospitalized patients
Be able to keep accurate records (control drugs, OSHA, etc.)
Be able to obtain accurate medical history at intake and effectively prepare and go over discharge instructions
Be able to perform laboratory procedures (including hematology, cytology, CBC, chemistry, U/A, microbiology, fecals, smears, etc)
Be able to perform diagnostic imaging and implement safety protocols for other staff members to follow
Restrain patients during exams, treatments, procedures, etc.
Observe patients behavior or health concerns and report them to the attending Veterinarian
Be able to administer medications via all routes (PO, IV, SQ, IM)
Be able to correctly calculate and administer medications
Be able to correctly calculate anesthetic doses
Be able to correctly calculate fluid rates and amounts properly
Be able to perform in-hospital treatments (restraining, applying and maintaining bandages, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, etc.)
Additional Responsibilities
Assist with surgical procedures (induction, surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, etc.)
Care and maintain hospitalized patients
Dental procedures (dental prophylaxis, dental radiography, etc.)
Be able to properly fill prescriptions and accurately review the directions with each client
Assist with appointments
Assist with receptionist duties (when needed)
Basic husbandry duties
Qualifications Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology
Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (REQUIRED)
Veterinary experience: 2 years minimum (REQUIRED)
MUST be LICENSED in the state of VIRGINIA
Benefits Competitive pay: $22-28/ hour (based on experience)
Annual CE allowance
Health insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Personal pet care discounts
Simple IRA
Paid Time Off
Monday-Friday (possible Saturday – would have a day off during the week if working on Saturday)
Pay rate is based on experience level & years in worked field
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