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Veterinary Technician - Taconic Veterinary Center

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Posted 17 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The technician will perform basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the guidance of a licensed veterinarian.
  • Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, assisting in appointments, taking client history, and performing physical assessments.
  • The position requires effective communication with clients regarding preventative healthcare and monitoring patient care as directed by the veterinarian.
  • Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a veterinary setting and a salary of $40,000 to $50,000 per year is offered.
  • Proficiency in practice software and a clear understanding of OSHA regulations are essential for this role.
Technician responsible for performing basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
� Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
� Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
� Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
� Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
� Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
� Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
� Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
� Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
� Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
� Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
� Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
� Perform tech appointments, such as pedicures, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine lab work, subcutaneous fluids, etc. as deemed appropriate by practice
� Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
� Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by veterinarian.

� Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with doctor present.
� Assist in operating room, recovery, and post op-nursing care as requested by veterinarian.
� Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.



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