PetVet Care Centers
Registered Veterinary Technician / Assistant - Overnight Job at PetVet Care Cent
PetVet Care Centers, O Fallon, MO, US
Animal Emergency Clinic - O'Fallon is currently seeking Registered Veterinary Technician / Assistant - Overnight to join their team! Summary of Position: The duties include, but may not be limited to: keeping accurate medical records, clerical work, client education, promotion of hospital products and services; and support of the organization. This position requires practical knowledge of hospital procedures, policies and services; client and patient treatment protocols; hospital computer systems; and the standard procedures, records, and terminology used in a veterinary hospital. The Registered Veterinary Technician is the doctors' primary support. They assist in pet restraint, lab work, procedures, surgery, nursing care, triage, and discharge of patients. Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the veterinarian
- Prep and assist in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures
- Triage patients, perform physical exams, and gather brief medical histories
- Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
- Operate and maintain hospital equipment, i.e., EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, syringe pump, anesthetic monitors and machines
- Anesthetize animals and monitor anesthesia under the direction and supervision of the veterinarian
- Communicate with clients/owners about the status of patients, as directed by the veterinarian
- Fill prescriptions/administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs
- Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms (after each patient), reception areas, hospital grounds, and treatment areas
- Communicate patient status with oncoming staff and veterinarians, and update records and financial information, as needed, in the computer
- Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, and/or pain
- Communicate and approach job duties in a mature manner
- Foster teamwork approach and work well with all levels of hospital team members
- Participate in all mandatory staff meetings
- Participate in the review process for other technical staff and doctors when requested
- Answer phones and perform other reception duties as needed by the hospital
- Understand the importance of client confidentiality
- Provide high client satisfaction through excellent customer service
- Understand zoonotic disease risks in the work environment and use all appropriate safety equipment, garments, and procedures to protect self and others
- Understand and limit the potential exposure to bites, scratches, and potential injuries
- Understand that employees in this role are exposed to various cleaning solutions and other chemicals, odors, noises, and animal wastes and behave in a professional manner when dealing with these conditions
- Proactive role in developing new skills and furthering knowledge base by attending CE.
- Demonstrate flexibility to float to other departments in times of need
- Support the team in welcoming new employees and assist in the training process when needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Familiarity with hospital policies
- Proficiency in procedures and treatments
- Clinical laboratory procedures
- Medication calculations and administration
- Venipuncture
- Intubation
- Catheter placement
- Animal restraint
- Vital sign monitoring
- Client communications
- Radiographic technique
- Anesthesiology
- Patient physical assessments
- Graduate of an accredited veterinary technology program
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (work requires lifting, carrying, and restraining animals with assistance from other staff members for animals weighing over 50 pounds)
- Ability to walk or stand for 10 to 12 hours (or longer shifts, as needed); frequently working in a bent position
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Ability to complete assigned tasks, even if extended work hours are required in order to do so
- Availability to potentially work nights, weekends, and holidays