Veterinary Technician/Assistant

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Located in Roseburg, OR

Salary: $16-$20

Full-Time Veterinary Technician needed for local vet clinic

$16-$20/HR DOE

Responsibilities/Requirements:

·         Performing diagnostic tests and x-rays

·         Preparing animals and instruments for surgery

·         Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments

·         Restraining animals for examination or treatment

·         Collecting and recording animal case histories

·         Educating animal owners on home care

·         Providing nursing and comfort care

·         Helping doctors with physical examinations

·         Know the range of services the practice provides

·         Follow OHSA standard

·         Know and use standard medical and business abbreviations

·         Use proper medical terminology

·         Show respect for clients, team members, and animals at all times

·         Have the physical strength and ability to stand for an entire shift when needed

·         Able to lift pets and objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

·         Access client information within practice software

·         Greet incoming clients and patients

·         Perform job tasks efficiently without rushing

·         Promote a positive attitude among staff

·         Handle stress and pressure poise and tact

·         Regularly check for outdated supplies

·         Scan new patients and strays for microchips, tags, and tattoos

·         Communicate with clients about various pet-identification systems available

·         Coordinate patient discharge with front desk, kennel and veterinarian

·         Accurately invoice clients from charges on estimates of doctor's notes

·         Handle angry or grieving clients in a calm, reassuring manner

·         Understand the medical-recording filing system

·         Locate medical files for hospitalized, surgical, or incoming patients

·         Check on the immunizations or reminder status of arriving pets

·         Accurately file all paper medical records

·         Clean and straighten exam rooms to prepare for incoming patients

·         Administer vaccines subcutaneously

·         Perform suture removals

·         Assist with routine exam-room procedures

·         Record doctors' findings during medical examination

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