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- Client communication - provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre and post-op
- Client Education - preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, etc.;
- Passive marketing - Promote the practice's products, programs and services
- Customer Service - Greet clients and escort them and their pets into an exam room, escort the client and patient to the
- Restrain animals in a safe, efficient and compassionate manner;
- Assist the veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia;
- Properly care for all surgical materials; maintain hospital equipment and inventory. Prepare and maintain the surgery
- Follow established procedures in order to assist veterinarians with examinations and facilitate the flow of clients and
- Record keeping (Use of paperless medical record system. Ensure all procedures rendered during the visit are
- Pharmacy (assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels and
- Follow DEA, OSHA and established hospital safety guidelines; follow appropriate safety and handling of hazardous
- Knowledgeable of common disease states and can alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise
- Possess a wide range of technical skills: ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections; laboratory skills (obtain and interpret
- Competitive salary of between $25.00-$35.00 depending on experience and skills.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents
- Paid time off for full-time employees
- 401(k) plan
- Continuing education allowance for licensed technicians
- Guardian voluntary benefits
Licensed Veterinary Technician - Alexandria, United States - Veterinary Practice Partners
Description
Seeking an independent, compassionate Licensed Technician to join our teamWhy Caring Hands Animal Hospital in Alexandria, VA?
Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities.
We offer convenient hours six days a week and have an open-door policy to provide excellent service to our clients.
Our full-service hospitals offer state of the art care for our patients including computerized patient records, digital radiography, and in-house laboratory.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
Customer Care
hospital policies and procedures, etc. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct questions to
veterinarians when appropriate. Can prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients
supporting hospital financial policies;
Patient Care
apprised of potential medical problems, discussions with clients, etc.
medical record);
normal job duty.
following safety protocols; performs electrocardiograms; places IV catheters and properly cares for them; understands
the use and care of IV pumps including CRIs; prepares patients and the machine for an ultrasound procedure; prioritize
and handle multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner; performs emergency treatment such as control of bleeding,
opening airways, and external cardiac massage
Benefits:
We're dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life
These include: