Veterinary Technician

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Located in Roseburg, OR

Salary: $17-$20

Fulltime Veterinary Technician needed for local vet clinic. $17-$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Regularly check for outdated supplies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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