Job Listings Page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Veterinary Technician (No Weekends!) Location : Location US-KY-Elizabethtown ID 2025-27331 Category Veterinary Type Regular Full-Time

The veterinary technician is the veterinarian’s primary medical support. They begin the examination procedure and continue to assist the doctor throughout the examination, diagnostic, and treatment phases.  They aid the veterinarians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail.  They have a very significant role in educating and communicating with clients about their pet’s health.

JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Animal Care

Restrain animals during examinations or proceduresObserve the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptomsAssist with physical examination by obtaining temperature, pulse, and respiration dataClip nails and flush earsPrepare feed for animals according to specific instructionsPrepare and administer vaccinations, medications, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarianAdminister anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian, and monitor animals’ responses to the anestheticsPrepare animals for surgery (intubation, preparing a sterile surgical site)Prepare procedure equipment and pass instruments to the veterinarian when neededCare for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgeryAdminister emergency first aidPerform venipuncture and catheterizationPerform dental work (cleaning, polishing, and extracting teeth)Dress wounds and apply bandagesProvide assistance with animal euthanasia and disposal of remains

 

Client Communication

Discuss medical health with clients, such as post-operative status Ask questions to clients to obtain a thorough patient medical historyExplain medical discharge instructions and patient home care to clientsProvide information or counseling with issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, and nutritionAnswer client questions thoughtfully and accuratelyExplain treatment plans to clientsAccurately calculate and quote services and proceduresSchedule appointments and procedures Demonstrate polite and professional conduct

 

Laboratory and Diagnostics

Collect, prepare, and label biological samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examinationPerform laboratory tests on blood, urine, feces, and other samples to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patientPrepare and take diagnostic radiographs using x-ray equipmentFill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers

 

 

 

Clerical Duties

Create medical estimatesInvoice services and products Record laboratory results and findings into the patient fileMaintain inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, or suppliesMaintain controlled drug inventory and related log books

 

Personal Conduct/Attitude/Teamwork

Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employeesDisplay tact and respect with team members even when busy or hecticFeel and express a genuine liking for animals and their owners and for working in an animal care field

 

Organization/Time Management

Work consistently and diligently in the presence of other staff members and clientsUnderstand and execute oral and written directions

 

Maintenance

Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, and examination rooms to control the spread of diseasePrepare examination and treatment rooms by stocking them with the appropriate suppliesPerform required maintenance procedures on all medical and laboratory equipment to ensure proper working conditionClean, maintain, and sterilize surgical equipmentPrepare surgical suite for surgery

 

Other

Perform other duties as assigned

 

PHYSICAL

Ability to communicate effectively to all audiencesGood visual acuityClose vision for computer workComfortable around unpleasant odors, noises and animal fecesComfortable with exposure to animals including their actions and ailments Ability to lift up to 50lbs Repetitive wrist movements on keyboardAbility to sit/stand/walk for long periods of timeAbility to walk up and down stairs multiple times per day

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalentVeterinary Technician Certification (CVT) preferred but not required2+ years veterinary experience OR equivalent combination of experience and educationAbility to participate in our online applicant and new hire onboarding process remotelyAbility to complete computer-based training Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed
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