Job Description:

We are a full service hospital, seeking a Full Time highly skilled Veterinary Technician. We offer dental X-rays, in house lab work, along with a highly competent team of doctors, techs and staff. Certification not required, but preferred. Experience is a must!

The Veterinary Technician is an invaluable member of the hospital team. Working directly with the Veterinarian, the Veterinary Technician supports medical staff to ensure quality patient care at all times. They also ensure the safety of clients, pets and other staff, tend to the everyday needs of pets in the hospital, and contribute to maintaining a neat and clean hospital facility.

The Veterinary Technician reports to the Hospital Manager and in his/her absence, the Managing doctor(s)

Job Requirements/ Skills/ Physical Demands:

· Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth

· An employee in this position must have a sense of caring for animals

· Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds and walk dogs of up to 130 pounds

· Ability to multitask efficiently, and work well individually and within a team

· Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals

· Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including euthanasia

· Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills

· Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment

· Models a professional and courteous manner with all staff and clients

Job Responsibilities:

· Provides compassionate care for pets

· Communicates professionally and effectively with clients, focusing on excellent client service

· Communicates professionally and effectively to all members of the team.

· Works collaboratively with veterinarians and team to help maintain the flow of pets

· Assists the veterinarian during the examinations, providing restraint as needed in order to work safely and effectively.

· Safely assists in the obtaining radiographic images

· Prepares and administers medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.

· Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.

· Provides the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed.

· Prepares patients for surgery, performing as such tasks admitting patients, shaving surgical areas, placing IV catheters and discusses surgical discharges with clients.

· Performs routine dental cleanings on patients under the direction of the veterinarian.

· Administers anesthesia to patients under the direction of the veterinarian and monitors patient responses to anesthetics to ensure safe levels of anesthesia.

· Cares for and monitors the condition of patients recovering from surgery.

· Safely obtains radiographs of pets with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques.

· Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

· Fills prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.

· Maintains clean examination rooms and treatment areas.

· Performs other duties as assigned

Canton Veterinary Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.