Veterinary Technician

Company: United Veterinary Care
Location: Orlando
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Company OverviewThe family owned and operated practice of Econ River Animal Hospital is dedicated to superior quality animal health care for clients in the greater Orlando area. As a full-service small animal veterinary hospital, we have a wide variety of services available in a single location. From wellness checks through dental and surgical needs, we have the technology and experience needed to offer the best patient care for all of the pets that we treat.Job SummaryWe are seeking an organized, compassionate, and service-oriented Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support our veterinarians during examinations and medical treatments and provide direct care to our animal patients. Candidates must be comfortable working with canine and feline animals and know how to restrain them properly for evaluation and procedures. You also need to be familiar with proper cleaning and sanitizing techniques to ensure our facility is safe for our clients.Responsibilities And DutiesOur ideal candidate must be passionate about helping people and pets by offering above and beyond veterinary care, must have superb work ethic, and be upbeat and friendly. We offer an opportunity to develop your skills and be the best you can be, while you help us grow. This position requires solid veterinary knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and skills such as:* Maintaining medical records* Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients* Filling prescriptions* Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging* Providing compassionate high-quality care for boarded and hospitalized pets* Responsible for ensuring and maintaining proper cleaning protocols for all animal care areas* Provide client education when appropriate* Alerting DVM promptly of any patient related issues* Feed all animals their required diet and in the appropriate rations* Ensure all dishes, laundry, cages are sanitized daily* Restock supplies* Excellent animal handling skills* Critical evaluation and observation skills* Have basic organizational and computer skills as well as strong technician skills* Effective written and oral communication skills with ability to compose routine correspondence* Possess the ability to work independently, efficiently, and calmly under challenging conditions* Ability to appropriately handle, lift and restrain animals (dogs, cats) and stand for long periods of timeTechnical Requirements* I.V. catheter placement* Phlebotomy* In-house laboratory* Surgical prep* Anesthesia/surgical monitoring* Dental procedures* X-RaysMinimum Qualifications/Requirements:* Two or more years of experience as a veterinary technician* Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work weekends.* Experience with veterinary software (e.g. Neo, AVImark, Cornerstone)Benefits And PerksWe are dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:* 401(k) with employer match* Insurance* Health Insurance* Also available: Dental, Vision* PTO with carryover* Uniform Allowance* Personal Pet DiscountsWhat Makes Us SpecialOur mission is to provide the highest quality medical and surgical care to our patients while providing our clients with education and assistance in all aspects of animal care and ownership. We strive to exceed our clients' expectations by treating owners and their pets with respect, honesty, and compassion and treating all animals as if they were our own. Our services are provided in a clean, safe, and friendly environment and our goals are to work as a team, complementing each other's talents and retaining a positive attitude.Powered by JazzHRgBy6ephTCQ

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