Overnight Veterinary Technician/Assistant

About This Role

This role involves providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients in an overnight shift. Responsibilities include conducting examinations, assisting during surgery, providing nursing care, and maintaining medical records.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, and completing laboratory tests and studies
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment, and observe patients for clinical signs of disease
• Administer medications and fill prescriptions, including proper documentation and security of controlled drugs
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and performing preventive maintenance

Requirements

• Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substances Permit (VACSP)
• Relevant experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients

Nice to Have

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
• Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT)
• Specialty experience

Benefits