Oak Heart Veterinary Hospital at South Saunders is located inside the beltline of Raleigh. This area is a growing and vibrant area close to downtown Raleigh. Raleigh and the Triangle area of NC are consistently ranked as one of the most desirable places to live in the US.
Oak Heart Veterinary Hospital at South Saunders is part of a veterinary hospital family within the Raleigh beltline that includes Oak Heart at Longview, Oak Heart at Dixie Trail, and Oak Heart at Person Street.
Full time Swing Shift Emergency Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Technician Job Responsibilities
- Assists the veterinarian during the examination of animals, providing restraint as needed in order to work safely and effectively.
- Prepares and administers medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Performs routine dental cleanings on animals under the direction of the veterinarian.
- Administers anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian and monitors animals’ responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
- 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.
- Administers emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life-saving procedures.
- Collects prepare and label 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, measures medications, and labels 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.
Veterinary Technician Requirements and Qualifications
- At least 1-year related experience working directly with animals
- Exceptional Customer Service and Communication Skills
- Must be able to multitask and thrive in a team environment
EzyVet experience a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Veterinary Technician Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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