Back to search
Description:
- Maintains care and health needs of the animals using knowledge as a Veterinary Technician
- Provides surgical assisting responsibilities including anesthesia charting and monitoring, preparation and sterilization of tools, and operation and maintenance of equipment
- Collects biological samples and aids in diagnostics such as physical examinations, digital radiology, and laboratory procedures including bloodwork, fecal analysis, urinalysis, culture, and cytology
- Provides nursing care to sick/injured animals including but not limited to wound care and bandaging, oxygen administration and IV catheter placement and fluid administration
- Communicates with the Veterinarian regarding animal health concerns, medication dosages and administration, medical treatments and nursing care
- Calculates dosages and administers medication as well as provides treatment to facility animals as needed
- Conducts daily facility animal checks/rounds
- Dispenses and documents monthly medications including controlled substances regulated by the DEA
- Maintains legal documents such as all medical records along with any DEA and USDA required paperwork relating to Vet Services as a whole or to individual patients at the PARC facility
- Utilizes the AviMark veterinary software program functionalities relating to electronic medical records, appointments and booking
- Creates and/or revises Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) and Standard of Work (SOW) instructions related to animal health
- Assists with inventory, utilizing the KanBan systems currently in place
- Ensures that kennel areas are clean, orderly and safe for animals
- Feeds and provides water to animals as scheduled and according to guidelines
- Exercises/socializes animals daily and abides by exercise and enrichment programs in place for each dog/cat
- Provides daily observations on the animals and documents necessary information that needs communicated to management or the veterinary staff
- Ensures the comfort and cleanliness of all animals providing routine grooming care
Skills:
anesthesia, medication administration, animal surgery, veterinary, animal health
Top Skills Details:
anesthesia,medication administration,animal surgery
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology degree OR two years experience as a Veterinary Technician in a veterinary environment required
Experience Level:
Entry Level
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
