Licensed Veterinary Technician-Cupola North Lake Animal Hospital

Job Description

Cupola Animal Hospital Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job Title : Cupola Animal Hospital Licensed Veterinary Technician

Reports To : Site Manager

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt, Full Time

Customary Work Days : Varies based on Business Needs and Schedule

• Position Summary
• The Cupola Animal Hospital Licensed Veterinary Technician is expected to assist in caring for our patients and supporting our doctors in performing the daily tasks that are essential within the veterinary clinic.
• Essential Functions Care for the Patient
• Provide primary patient care and assist our veterinarians with appointments, surgical procedures, and emergencies. Must also be able and willing to routinely and successfully perform the following procedures :
• Perform various animal restraint techniques o Able to perform and assist with Intravenous blood draws
• Administer oral medications. Understand aseptic principles and apply them to surgical patients, instruments, equipment, and rooms
• Know the names of surgical instruments and equipment as well as where they are located. Under the direction of doctors or technicians, prepare patients for surgery.
• Clip surgical fields with straight margins.
• Properly scrub and prepare surgical fields.
• Maintain clean fields when moving patients
• Actively seek to support level 3 assistant, Licensed Technician and Veterinarian throughout the day
• Able to understand and communicate basic veterinary medical terminology
• Prepare medications and prescriptions for dispensing as directed by the doctor
• Clean and straighten exam rooms to prepare for incoming patients. Spray disinfectant on exam tables, wipe them clean, and dry them. Remove sources of offensive odors; empty trash if necessary. Check floors, walls, doors, and counters, and sweep or clean them as needed to remove hair, body fluids, and dirt o Obtain and record patient histories from clients into EzyVet software.
• Assist with patient positioning for radiographic imaging
• Grooming : bathe, nail buff, nail grind, nail trim
• Care for boarded or hospitalized patients to include : feeding, watering, administering medication, and providing exercise opportunities.
• Bathe dogs, as needed or requested.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Care for the Customer
• Occasionally, answer phones
• Occasionally, schedule appointments
• Occasionally, take payments
• Provide empathy and understanding to the customer without providing unauthorized direction or advice
• Invoice :
• Invoice during doctors' appointments
• Ensure accurate and complete invoices for charges regarding patient visit
• Facilitate veterinarian approval of invoice and / or treatment prior to patient check out

Job Description

Cupola Animal Hospital Licensed Veterinary Technician

Support quarterly physical inventory practices

Clean :

Clean and sanitize kennels for patients, as needed

Complete daily cleaning assignments before end of scheduled shift

Proactively seek opportunities to sanitize or straighten areas needing improvement

Restock supplies, food, and boutique items, as needed, once "received" by the site manager.

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Must be willing to support and perform other duties as assigned. Performing essential functions means - at a minimum - being able_

_to perform the above tasks as well as the Specific Exertional / Physical Requirements below._

Minimum job requirements :

Must be at least 16 years of age with reliable transportation to and from work for scheduled shifts

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50-75% of the time

Must be able to safely handle dogs and cats of all sizes and demeanors.

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the hospital to support doctors, patients, clients, and other team members

Constantly positions self to access files, computers, animals, and other essential functions of the hospital

Must be able to lift to 50lbs occasionally

Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly

Must be able to work effectively and positively in a team environment

Experience Preferred

2+ Years of Animal handling in a clinical setting

_By signing this document, you acknowledge that you accept the responsibilities expected of this position and are physically capable of_

_performing such duties._

Employee : \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date : \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $21.00 per hour

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Work Location : In person