Veterinary Technician
Company: PetVet Care Centers
Location: Eastham
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Hiring Experienced Veterinary Technicians and Assistants at
Eastham Veterinary Hospital and our Herring Cove Animal Clinic in
ProvincetownPosition Overview: The Veterinary Technician supports
hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care
and exceptional service to our patients and clients. You will
assist in providing patient care, conducting examinations,
assisting during surgery, provide nursing care, and maintaining
patient medical records. Tasks include: Determine animal
requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing
care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies,
and diagnostic imaging.Care for patients by taking vital signs,
collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines,
and bandaging and wrapping wounds.Support patient examinations and
operations by assembling required supplies and instruments,
securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and
restraining patients.Fill prescriptions and administer medications,
including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled
drugs. Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by
following documented standards and procedures in compliance with
applicable legal regulations.Maintain medical records by
documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; updates
database in an accurate and timely manner.Ability to demonstrate
and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy,
emergency medicine, and digital radiology.Minimum
Qualifications/Requirements:High school diploma, GED or equivalent
combination of education, and/or experience.Two or more years of
experience with veterinary appointments performing above
duties.Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary
Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the
Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred.Able to
perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires a lot
of lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion.Ability
to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous
materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases,
and unpleasant odors.Must be flexible with scheduling and able to
work some weekends and holidays.Please apply to hospital manager at
jcolton@lowercapevet.com or online through PetVetCareers.com
Keywords: PetVet Care Centers, Nantucket , Veterinary Technician, Healthcare , Eastham, Massachusetts
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