Multi-Specialty Registered Veterinary Technician

<p></p> <div><span class="TextRun SCXW165202104 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW165202104 BCX0"><strong>VRCC </strong>is unique because </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW165202104 BCX0">it’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW165202104 BCX0"> one of the few hospitals that brings together a full team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and compassionate support staff all under one roof—creating a collaborative environment that truly puts patient care first. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW165202104 BCX0">It’s</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW165202104 BCX0">a great place</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW165202104 BCX0"> to work because every team member is valued, supported, and encouraged to grow, making a real impact </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW165202104 BCX0">o</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW165202104 BCX0">n</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW165202104 BCX0">the lives of pets and their families</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW165202104 BCX0">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW165202104 BCX0"> every day.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW165202104 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></div> <div><hr> <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p> <ul> <li>The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.</li> <li>Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.</li> <li>Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.</li> <li>Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.</li> <li>Obtain and verify medications.</li> <li>Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.</li> <li>As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.</li> <li>Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.</li> <li>Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.</li> <li>Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.</li> <li>Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.</li> <li>Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.</li> <li>Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.</li> <li>Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.</li> ... (truncated, view full listing at source)