Job Description

Description of Position & Responsibilities 
Under the direction of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, contributes to the health and well-being of patients by delivering outstanding, high quality veterinary technician care and service that meet standards of the MVMA and MAVT, as well as VMC standards. Assists clinicians and other medical staff with veterinary medical procedures that may include, but are not limited to the following: administering treatments, animal nursing/handling/restraining, anesthesiology & surgical assisting, clinical research, laboratory procedures, medical imaging, preventative and specialty care (i.e. Dermatology, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology, Nutrition, Oncology & Radiation Therapy and Ophthalmology) within assigned service area, as well as across the VMC.

75% - Technical Duties
⢠Responsible to ensure that all services and supplies are charged for according to hospital fees.
⢠Answers questions, explains and demonstrates procedures and equipment while teaching interns, veterinary students and student technicians
⢠Under the direction of a DVM, performs a variety of medical and diagnostic procedures depending upon clinical indications and area of service; may perform intravenous and related therapies (i.e. fluids, chemotherapies and/or anesthesia), obtaining samples, etc.
⢠With oversight by a DVM, applies clinical job knowledge and competence to diagnosis, treatment and care.
⢠Assists clinicians, clients and patients with receiving, assessment, work-up, discharge, etc. Prepares patients for a variety of veterinary medical procedures, including preparation for specialty care treatments and services, radiographic procedures, catheterizations, venipunctures, vaccinations, anesthesia, administration of medications and treatments, etc.
⢠Provide Float coverage; work as a team member to assure all members receives a lunch break.
⢠Participates with inventory maintenance.
⢠Assist clinicians, co-workers, interns, residents and students.

10% - Receiving
⢠Client greeting and receiving.
⢠Collect patient history, perform physical examination and sample collection, when necessary. 
⢠Animal cage assignment and set-up.
⢠Assist with in-hospital patient care.
⢠Assist clinicians and staff to assure efficient service and to provide good customer service.

10% - Client/rDVM Communication
⢠Answer incoming phone calls from clients and rDVMs, as well as acting as a liaison between internal & external customers

5% - Other Functions
⢠Participates in daily rounds.
⢠Other duties as assigned by Specialties Supervisor(s), Director of Receiving Services or Director of Operations

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Minimum Qualifications
Veterinary Technician - Graduate of Veterinary Technician or equivalent program, certified or certification eligible as MVMA/MAVT technician.  

Senior Veterinary Technician - Graduate of Veterinary Technician or equivalent program, certified as MVMA/MAVT technician, plus at least one year of experience. 

Preferred Qualifications/Selection Criteria: 
Problem solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of veterinary medicine terminology, willingness to be flexible to meet patient care needs, knowledge of proper restraint and handling of small animals. Certified technician with certification recognized in Minnesota.

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