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Island Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time/part-time veterinary technician to join our team! Our hospital strives to maintain a positive clinic culture and create an enjoyable place to work. The successful candidate will have an excellent work ethic and communication skills, work well as part of a team, and have a desire to provide exceptional customer service. Previous experience as a veterinary assistant or technician is preferred.
In addition to the above, the veterinary technician job duties would include:
Job Responsibilities

• Assists the veterinarian during examination of animals, obtains basic history and vitals on all all patients, provides restraint as needed in order to work safely and effectively.
• Monitors patient and check vitals during surgical procedures.
• Prepares and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Performs routine dental cleanings on animals under the direction of the veterinarian.
• Obtains radiographs of animals with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques.
• Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
• Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces, such as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
• Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Provides the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed.
• Fills prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
• Prepares animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and placing IV catheters.
• Maintains clean examination rooms and treatment areas.
• Works collaboratively with veterinarians to ensure that all animals are being cared for properly and moving through the system efficiently.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.
• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
• Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgement and decision making skills.
• Valid driver

Job Type: Full-time
Job description
Island Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time veterinary technician to join our team! Our hospital strives to maintain a positive clinic culture and create an enjoyable place to work. The successful candidate will have an excellent work ethic and communication skills, work well as part of a team, and have a desire to provide exceptional customer service. Previous experience as a veterinary assistant or technician is preferred.
In addition to the above, the veterinary technician job duties would include:
Job Responsibilities

• Assists the veterinarian during examination of animals, obtains basic history and vitals on all all patients, provides restraint as needed in order to work safely and effectively.
• Monitors patient and check vitals during surgical procedures.
• Prepares and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Performs routine dental cleanings on animals under the direction of the veterinarian.
• Obtains radiographs of animals with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques.
• Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
• Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces, such as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
• Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Provides the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed.
• Fills prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
• Prepares animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and placing IV catheters.
• Maintains clean examination rooms and treatment areas.
• Works collaboratively with veterinarians to ensure that all animals are being cared for properly and moving through the system efficiently.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.
• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
• Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgement and decision making skills.
• Valid driver's license

Job Type: Full-time
Experience:

• Vet Tech: 1 year (Required)

Experience:

• Vet Tech: 1 year (Required)

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