Veterinary Technician

Mosaic Animal Health Center Fair Haven is a veterinary practice that delivers meaningful care in support of pet health, pet parents, and the animal welfare organizations they love to support.

The Veterinary Technician role is a key part of the veterinary experience at Mosaic Animal Health Center. Veterinary Technicians are challenged to provide the highest possible standard of care for pet patients and pet parents within an engaging and supportive hospital work environment. Beyond completing nursing, medical, diagnostic, and lab procedures, Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to put their love for animals into action via several patient initiatives that positively impact animal health.

• Utilize fear-free techniques for handling of patients.
• Facilitate the veterinarian’s daily schedule by preparing exam rooms and obtaining patient history.
• Knowledge of zoonotic diseases and preventative and general medicine.
• Knowledge of heart worm, flea and tick preventatives, external and intestinal parasites, and vaccine protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Obtain urine samples via free catch, passing a catheter, or cystocentesis.
• Process lab samples, perform in-house lab tests, and prepare samples to be sent out to reference labs.
• Prescription fulfillment and client communication regarding medications.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols.
• Communicate with clients to provide lab results and updates or to check on patients.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate staff.
• Knowledge and expert use of EzyVet to optimize its functions to capture and document all aspects of patient care and client communication.
• Assist with the euthanasia process as needed, including placing IV catheters.
• Perform patient aftercare tasks with respect and care.
• Complete appointments for patients for services such as pedicures, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, subcutaneous fluids, obtaining lab samples, giving medications, etc. as deemed appropriate by the veterinarian.
• Use of digital radiology technology, positioning and restraint for radiographs.
• Place IV catheters and begin/ maintain fluid therapy.
• Knowledge and use of medical math and injectable drug calculations.
• Surgery preparation, patient induction and intubation, and monitoring during general anesthesia.
• Use of dental digital radiology, positioning for dental x-rays, dental cleaning and polishing.
• Extubation and recovery of patient and post-op nursing care.
• Maintain the care, cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments and surgery packs.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, and other areas of hospital as needed.
• Complete start-of and end-of days tasks related to hospital cleaning and clinical tasks.
• Uphold and maintain hospital cleanliness and hospital standards.
• Understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Assist the Client Experience Representative as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Attributes:

A successful Veterinary Technician will possess the following attributes:

• A friendly and positive outlook that finds satisfaction in assisting people and working with animals
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• The ability to effectively multi-task while meeting the needs of the patient in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• The confidence to take responsibility for working through problems with patience and to resolution
• Belief in and enjoyment of being part of a team
• Flexibility and adaptability in new situations
• A strong work ethic
• An understanding of the larger goal of providing an excellent client and patient experience

Qualifications:

• 2 years of clinical experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred.
• Experience with general anesthesia and surgery preferred.
• Understanding of veterinary medical terminology required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Veterinary Technician position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Specific to the Veterinary Technician role, these are some of the physical demands that may be required to perform the job:

• Continuously use hands and fingers to handle / feel.
• Frequently bend or stoop.
• Frequently complete repetitive operations
• Frequently lift 10 to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift 50 pounds.
• Occasionally reach above shoulder level.
• Occasionally kneel, or balance.
• Occasionally perform push / pull-related tasks.

Mosaic Animal Health Center Fair Haven is a veterinary practice that delivers meaningful care in support of pet health, pet parents, and the animal welfare organizations they love to support.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $62,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% of premium company paid for employee only
• Paid time off: vacation, sick, birthday personal day, pet bereavement
• Employee’s pet care: 100% for general practice services.
• 401(k)
• Continuing Education

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