Location: Port Isabel, TX
Company: Valley Veterinary Care
Veterinary & Animal Care Jobs encompass a variety of roles dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. These positions can range from veterinarians, who diagnose and treat illnesses in animals, to veterinary technicians, who support vets in procedures and care. Other roles include animal trainers, groomers, and shelter staff, all working toward ensuring animals live healthy and enriched lives. These jobs typically require a deep compassion for animals, a strong sense of ethics, and, for some positions, formal education and certification. This field is characterized by its blend of medical knowledge, hands-on animal interaction, and a commitment to animal welfare.
Must have basic computer literacy skills and be able to handle multiple unrelated tasks simultaneously while working in a busy environment. Must also be able to lift 50 pounds, work on feet all day, and write legibly. Must be customer service oriented and friendly.
Professional appearance required, scrubs are to be worn always and are furnished by the employee. Must be able to work all shifts, including nights and weekends (Saturdays). Technician will be required to be at work when scheduled and be on time. Must be able to administer injections, take vital signs of animal, and properly restrain animals, including fractious pets, for examination and treatment. Technician must be able to
give treatments/medications intravenously, orally, and subcutaneously. Employee must be able to work well independently and in a group. Upon hiring, all new employees will be subject to a 90-day probationary period during which time employment may be terminated as determined by management.
All requirements are subject to change by the employer at any time. Reports to: Head technician TECHNICIAN DUTIES: --- Prepare records, consent forms, and the like--- Admit patients--- Present invoices and prepare estimates--- Handle telephone calls--- Maintain health certificate and rabies certificate files--- Greet clients in a friendly manner--- Dispense medications, pet foods, and supplies--- Properly
invoice prescriptions and pet foods to maintain inventory--- Update client/patient files--- Perform closing procedures Job Description: Veterinary Technician--- Perform other duties as assigned--- Review vaccination records and prepare vaccines according to our vaccine protocol--- Assist veterinarian in medical procedures using proper restraint; know how to restrain--- fractious patients--- Assist veterinarian in surgical procedures using proper aseptic technique--- Maintain and use medical equipment--- Perform routine laboratory procedures and analyses in hematology, microbiology, --- urinalysis, and serology--- Prepare samples for outside laboratory analysis--- Monitor patients under anesthesia--- Induce anesthesia and intubate patient--- Administer treatments and injections following the instructions of a doctor or a--- treatment form--- Initiate emergency procedures--- Maintain shop records, and controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal, and heartworm--- test logs--- Take and develop radiographs--- Take vital signs of animals including temperature, pulse, and respiration--- Perform dental cleanings--- Perform and analyze skin and ear cytologies--- Perform catheterization- urinary and venous--- Complete ear cleanings and nail trims--- Perform other duties as assigned WORK ENVIRONMENT: Small animal hospital, work in front and back of hospital, high level of client interaction, exposure to x-rays and anesthetic gases with proper protective measures.
Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases and possible hazardous materials. Continuing Education Requirements: None at this time Exempt or Non-exempt Status: Non-exempt position PI7e4025a988d
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2007 and practices low-stress and fear-free techniques. We offer routine services from wellness care to surgical and dental procedures. We also offer more.
Veterinary & Animal Care jobs encompass a variety of roles focused on the health and well-being of animals. These positions can range from veterinarians who diagnose and treat illnesses, veterinary technicians, and nurses who provide care and support during treatments, to animal shelter workers and pet groomers who ensure the daily comfort of animals. Key characteristics of such jobs include a passion for animal welfare, a strong sense of compassion, and often the need for specialized education and skills to provide medical care. Professionals in this field work in environments like clinics, hospitals, zoos, and farms, significantly contributing to the healthcare and management of domestic and wild animal populations.
