Veterinary Technician

Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is looking for experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our team.

Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for performing basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

Our veterinarians and support teams at BVH bring years of experience, skill, and a passion for helping others into their partnership with you and your pet. We believe that every pet entrusted into our care is unique. To that end, every member of our team is dedicated to providing your loved one with the highest standard of treatment possible, while being emotionally supportive and respectful of your needs as a pet owner.

Essential Job Duties:

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
• Perform tech appointments, such as pedicures, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine lab work, subcutaneous fluids, etc. as deemed appropriate by practice
• Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
• Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by veterinarian.
• Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with doctor present.
• Assist in operating room, recovery, and post op-nursing care as requested by veterinarian.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience in a veterinary clinic or hospital with Surgical experience.
• Highly motivated
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with clients, veterinarians, and other staff members
• Ability to handle animals with care and compassion
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Knowledge of animal behavior, nutrition, and basic medical care
• Ability to multitask.
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of animal behavior, nutrition, and basic medical care

Benefits:

Our employment package includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%, continuing education, and more.

Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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