What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician - Houston, TX position at Desort?
Veterinarian Technician:
- Licensed, registered or certified veterinary technician
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
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Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings
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Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visits
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Advocate for patients, and educate clients
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Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring, pre and post operative patient care, surgical suite, instrument, and equipment care
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Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
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Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members
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Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set
Skills and Qualifications:
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Must be a credentialed, registered, or licensed veterinary technician with active state license, or student of an accredited veterinary technology program
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Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in small animal clinical setting
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Superior technical knowledge and skills
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Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, conversions, etc.)
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Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
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Proficient time management, ability to problem solve, learn, and handle multiple tasks
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Enthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitude
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Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day
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Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
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Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
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Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine
Please contact me directly for details about this position
Sam Ortiz
DVM Recruiter
954-915-7020
Email: sam@desortstaffing.com
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