What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Garbizo Animal Clinic?
Job description:
- We are looking for a hard-working, motivated individual to fill a veterinary technician position in small animal general practice. We want to hire someone who is looking for a long-term position. Ideal candidate would have at least 1 year of veterinary experience. Hourly wages are negotiable based on level of experience.
Skills:
- Experience as a Veterinary Technician.
- Experience in communications/customer services.
- Patient and caring personality.
- Positive attitude and ability to work as a team.
- Ability to follow instructions properly and grow from constructive criticism.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 50 lbs).
- Availability to occasionally work in emergencies and be flexible with availability if needed.
- High school diploma; a certificate from a Veterinary Technician program is a plus.
Job Description (not an all-inclusive list):
- Take appropriate and detailed patient histories.
- Properly document communications in medical records.
- Keep surgical suite, treatment areas, exam rooms, kennels, etc. clean, organized, and sanitized.
- Properly restrain animals for examination and treatment.
- Obtain and run laboratory samples.
- Administer medication/therapy prescribed by veterinarians.
- Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet.
- Help in cases of emergencies.
- Assist receptionists with phones when needed.
- Communicate with clients and answer medical and technical questions, and determine which communications need to be relayed to the doctor.
- Keep accurate records and logs.
- Opportunity for surgery training once initial training is complete.
Job Types:
- Full-time, Part-time.
Benefits:
- Employee discount.
- Flexible schedule.
- Paid time off.
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift.
- Day shift.
- Monday to Friday.
- Weekend availability.
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician experience: 1 year or more.
Work Location:
- One location.
Salary : $29,400 - $37,200
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