MAJOR DUTIES
• Properly administer medications, taking scheduled TPRs on each hospitalized patient as dictated by doctor orders.
• Observe and communicate progress of each patient to the doctor during rounds and evaluations.
• Prepare daily treatment sheets for patients being admitted to SEVN and daily treatment sheets for hospitalized patients.
• Preparing prescription labels as needed with correct quantity and dosing information.
• Communicate effectively with clients as needed for recalls, lab work, patient updates, etc. Provide exceptional customer service by anticipating client’s needs.
• Be available for introductions to owners of hospitalized patients at drop-off.
• Proper opening and closing protocols as outlined on morning and evening checklists for this position.
• Cleaning, walking, feeding hospitalized animals as needed.
• Administering medications (oral, injectable, rectal) to boarding and hospitalized patients as needed.
• Enter each treatment and charge into the practice software as they are being performed. Audit digital medical records for accuracy twice daily ensuring accuracy of charges and primary provider.
• Ensure all animals are clearly labeled and all treatment information is properly logged on treatment forms and entered into medical records. Maintain an accurate white-board.
• Strong understanding of formulas used to calculate dosing of medications and fluids.
• Perform treatment room specific procedures and treatments including but not limited to:
• Monitoring CRIs
• Calculating drug doses
• Performing bladder expressions
• Writing treatment sheets (with doctor approval)
• Placing, monitoring and maintaining urinary catheters
• General restraint on small animals as needed for treatments, catheter placements, examinations, x-ray, etc
• Proper positioning for x-ray
• Cytosar treatments (injections and CRI administration)
• Help maintain overall cleanliness:
• Trash is collected
• Restocking lab, treatment area
• Dusting counter space and laboratory machines
• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors as needed
• Cleaning cages as they become available
• Perform proper animal restraining techniques for examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Prepare all documents needed for the discharge of hospitalized patients (complete discharge checklist for each patient).
• Knowledgeable regarding related federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA.
• Attend and participate in rounds at the beginning of shift. Attend and participate in bi-weekly departmental meetings. Complete projects within a timely manner as directed by the Head Veterinary Technician.
• Assist in the training of newly hired Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Technician Assistants and Volunteers.
• Assistance with euthanasia and after-care.
• Regularly perform inventory counts and stock areas as needed and directed by the Head Technician.
• Provide input on co-workers for annual 360 performance evaluations. Participate in staff lecture series. Contribute information obtained from CE events at bi-weekly technician meetings.
• Participate in community events that take place throughout the year, assisting with set-up and break-down, educating potential clients about our hospital and services.
• Participate in holiday shift sign-ups.
• Lift small animals up to 50 pounds. Lift, with help, small animals over 50 pounds.
• Entering medical record entries into veterinary software as treatments are completed.
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