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Livonia Veterinary Hospital Licensed Veterinary Technician in Livonia, New York
Licensed Veterinary Technician
As a Licensed Veterinary Technician your duties will include but are not limited to; assisting the veterinarians in the Practice of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, in-patient and out-patient care, technician examinations, laboratory duties, treatments, drug dosages and dispensing, surgery duties, dentistry, medical record notation and maintenance, housekeeping duties throughout the facility, administrative duties, inventory, OSHA awareness, and compliance, extraordinary customer service and maintaining a practical knowledge of the hospital procedures, services, and policies.
Duties and Responsibilities - A Veterinary Technician takes care of animals that come into the facility and maintains the facility itself. A Veterinary Technician may have the following responsibilities:
Providing general nursing care Examining animals and checking vitals in preparation for the Veterinarian Taking X-rays of animals Administering first aid for emergencies Administering medication and treatments Drawing blood samples for testing Monitoring animals under anesthesia
Job Qualifications:
NY State Veterinary Technician License Working knowledge of the pharmaceuticals that are prescribed by the Veterinarian Honesty Integrity Compassion / Empathy Sense of humor Desire to be successful at your job Computer literate Must be able to lift 40# by yourself
The position will require lifting, carrying, and restraining animals, walking or standing for extended periods of time and frequently working in a bent or squatting positions.
Salary range: $18.00 - $25.00/hour, depending on skills and experience.
If interested, please call: 585-346-3810 or email resume/work experience to: info@livoniavet.com