Licensed Veterinary Technician
Company: Peavine Animal Hospital
Location: Reno
Posted on: March 14, 2023
Job Description:
About Peavine Animal Hospital -At Peavine Animal Hospital we
believe in good medicine. We believe that good medicine does not
always mean MORE medicine. Our clients can trust that we will never
recommend any treatment, diagnostic test, or medication unless it
is necessary and in the best interest of the patient. We love
helping pets and their people!We strive to be caring,
compassionate, and really bond with our patients and their people.
We pride ourselves on having a very positive work environment that
helps other team members thrive and learn. We are looking for a
friendly, reliable, team-oriented person, with excellent customer
service skills! -Duties and Responsibilities -
- Assist in determining animal requirements by helping conduct
animal examinations, - reviewing care plans and records, completing
laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging
- Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples,
administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and
wrapping wounds
- Support patient examinations and DVMs by assembling required
supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to
examination rooms, and restraining patients
- Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper
documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs
- Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by
following documented standards and procedures in compliance with
applicable legal regulations
- Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions,
reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely
manner
- Ability to demonstrate and follow procedures in catheter
placement and phlebotomyEDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of
education, and/or experience
- One - two years of experience with veterinary appointments
performing above duties -
- Experience in surgery is a plus
- Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that
requires lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant
motion
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially
hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic
diseases, and unpleasant odors
- Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some
weekendsWHAT WE OFFER:Peavine offers competitive compensation as
well as a benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision,
PTO, and 401(k). We also offer a scrub allowance, CE for RVTs, and
a Veterinary Care Discount. -Peavine Animal Hospital is committed
to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity
employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin,
religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual
orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally
protected status.
Keywords: Peavine Animal Hospital, Reno , Licensed Veterinary Technician, Professions , Reno, Nevada
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