Veterinary Technician - Primary Care

Veterinary Technician- Primary Care

Department: Primary Care

Reporting To: Nursing Supervisor

Worker Category: ☒ Full-time ☐Part-time ☐Seasonal ☐Intern ☐Extern

FLSA Status: ☒Non-Exempt (Hourly) ☐Exempt (Salaried)

Working Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Purpose of the Role: Mount Laurel Animal Hospital supports a large fast-paced, multi-doctor primary care service comprised of a team of dedicated individuals working on the road as well as a clinical setting. The role of a primary care veterinary technician includes but is not limited to, obtaining medical histories, maintaining the flow of appointments throughout the day, taking radiographs, performing venipuncture, client education, anesthesia, and more. The veterinary technician must be able to work with cats, dogs, and occasional exotic species.Key Responsibilities:

• Assist doctors during physical exams.
• Prepare vaccines.
• Restrain for venipuncture, exams, and treatments.
• Express anal glands and perform nail trims.
• Set up and perform radiographs (clinical setting)
• Stock and clean workspaces
• Knowledge of common medications; filling medications
• Ability to administer subcutaneous fluids and injections.
• Perform venipuncture for routine bloodwork.
• Perform treatments on patients within the primary care practice.
• Obtain patient history and enter electronic medical records.
• Practice fear-free initiatives.
• Able to perform basic sedation (clinical setting)
• Basic knowledge of anesthesia

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• CVT, LVT, RVT license preferred or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in veterinary medicine as a veterinary technician.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Up-to-date driver’s license (mobile setting)

Physical Requirements

ACTIVITY

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Occasionally

Up to 3 hours

Frequently

3-6 hours

Constantly

6-8+ hours

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Walking

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Standing

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Bending (waist)

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Squatting

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Climbing

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Kneeling

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Crawling

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Twisting (neck)

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Twisting (waist)

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Hand Use:

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Is repetitive use of hand required?

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Simple Grasping

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Power Grasping

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Fine Manipulation

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Pushing & Pulling

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Reaching (above shoulder level)

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Reaching (below shoulder level)

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Keyboarding with both hands

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Daily Lifting and Carrying Requirements:

LIFTING

Never

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