Veterinary Technician - Equine
Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center
Job Description
Equine Veterinary Technician – Ambulatory Technician
Job Description
Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center is looking for an experienced equine technician to join our growing equine practice. This is a full time position with a 4 day work week and a rotating on call schedule. We are a 24 hour referral center for equine, so night weekday and weekend treatments are also included while on call.
We are looking for someone with horse handling skills, technician experiance a plus.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Laboratory
· Collect blood from Jugular, cephalic, and saphenous veins.
· Collect and run all lab samples (CBC, chemistry, fibrinogen, IgG, SAA, blood gas, PCV/TP, blood lactate, abdominal lactate, blood glucose).
· Collect and submit blood work and samples using Idexx vet connect.
· Submission of coggins and health certificates through Global Vetlink.
· Submission of hand written coggins and heath certificates.
Radiology
· Set up x-ray equipment.
· Proper plate positioning.
· Proper marker placement.
· Warming up and use if the 1000 MA x-ray machine.
· Sending all radiographs taken to cloud server.
· Burning CD of images for clients.
· Emailing radiographs to clients and referring’s.
Surgery
· Admit patients to hospital, making sure that owners/agents have signed a consent form.
· Prepare patients for routine surgeries with clipping, aseptic scrub, IV catheter, leg wrapped, and mouth rinsed.
· All anesthesia and hospital supply drawers fully stocked.
· Monitor patient’s post-surgery.
· Clean, pack, and sterilize surgical instruments; recognize and report missing/broken tools.
· Discharge patients and review home-care instructions with clients.
· Prepare patients for challenging surgeries
· Clean and pack surgery packs, drills, and special equipment
· Be ON CALL and assigned to this duty as regular assignment
· Scrub in and assist in surgery
Other Responsibilities
· Maintain a professional appearance (for example, neat and clean uniform or other appropriate attire).
· Maintain a professional, courteous attitude.
· Attend and participate in all required staff meetings.
· Perform other related duties as directed by the doctors, hospital administrator, or lead technician.
· Attend CE meeting and special events.
HVMS experience a PLUS!
Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Must be able to pass background check and drug screening.