Veterinary Technician/Nurse

• Dr.
• Sam’s Veterinary House Calls is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician/Nurse who is goal oriented, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• Someone who places a priority on helping to deliver high quality medicine to our patients and a positive relationship with our clients.
• Our small team-oriented practice focuses on low stress handling to the benefit of our patients, clients, and staff.
• Veterinary Technician/Nurse MUST have experience with anesthesia and be able to assist Veterinarian with surgeries/procedures, coordinating animal care, and monitoring animal recovery.
• While we prefer experience, we will consider candidates that are hardworking, open to learning and have EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION skills to train for the position.

Job Summary The Veterinary Technician/Nurse will be primarily responsible for assisting veterinarians, managers, and other support staff in all duties relating to the veterinary care of animals within our practice (in clinic or during house calls). Veterinary Technician/Nurse must have a broad knowledge of animal science, medications (including a knowledge of pharmacology), and MUST have experience in a surgery setting (monitoring anesthesia/patient recovery). Veterinary Technician/Nurse must be comfortable with properly holding animals to assist doctors and/or other technicians.

• Experience, Abilities, and Qualities Required
• Ability to problem solve and work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Comfortable working “low stress” with animals of unknown disposition and those who may be exhibiting medical or other problems, as well as aggressive behavior.
• Capable of accommodating varied work assignments and schedules.
• Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with other staff, managers, and clients in a professional, pleasant, respectful, courteous, and tactful manner at ALL TIMES!
• Maturity, good judgement, and professional appearance including wearing neat and clean uniforms.
• Physical strength and ability to lift and carry a pet or other objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Proficient in assisting doctor in a surgical setting…including anesthesia monitoring, safe patient anesthesia recovery, cleaning/sterilizing surgical equipment.

Responsibilities