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Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician 

DuPage Animal Hospital is located at 377 E North Avenue in Villa Park. We are a small companion animal hospital seeking a full-time veterinary technician (assistant) to become part of our fast-paced AAHA accredited five doctor practice. We have been treating our patients like family since 1954 and are looking for a hardworking tech that shares this same passion.

A veterinary technician provides animal care by determining animal requirements; assisting in examinations and diagnostic procedures; assisting during surgical procedures; animal handling and restraint, maintain overall patient comfort and cleanliness in their environment; maintaining supplies and equipment; maintaining accurate electronic medical records.

Veterinary Technician Job Duties:

• Determines animal requirements by assisting in examinations; reviewing treatment plans and records; completing laboratory tests, and diagnostic imaging.
• Cares for animals by taking vital signs; collecting samples; administering medications via multiple routes, wound care; obtaining blood samples
• Supports animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments; securing and bringing animals to examination room; restraining animals; providing assistance as directed; confident with client communication
• Supports operations by assembling required supplies and instruments; setting-up surgery table instruments; restraining animals; completing local/regional anesthesia; operating and monitoring anesthetic machines; hooking-up ECG monitors; preparing surgical site; placing IV catheters; blood pressure measurements; cleaning-up post-surgical site; maintaining sterile conditions; obtaining and verifying medications.
• Perform dental prophylaxis and assisting doctors during oral surgery
• Maintains animals by feeding and watering animals; cleaning animals' rooms, cages, and equipment; changing cages; observing for clinical signs of disease.
• Maintains 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; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains animal records by documenting animal conditions, reactions, and changes; updating database and treatment plans
• Maintains equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining equipment supplies; performing preventive maintenance
• Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing educational opportunities; reading professional journals.
• Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Skills/Qualifications: Knowledge of Animal Behavior, Animal Care, Documentation Skills, Analyzing Information, Clinical Skills, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Use of Medical Technologies, Attention to Detail, Patience, Verbal Communication, Practice Management Software Experience

Must have at least 2 years experience in an animal hospital. Must be able to work nights and Saturdays.

Benefits:

Competitive wages

Health Insurance

Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

Great discounts on veterinary services & products

CE allowance

Starting compensation depends on applicant's experience. Benefits available after 90 days of full-time employment. Send resume to dupageanimalhosp@sbcglobal.net