Veterinary Technician/Assistant

The veterinary technician/Assistant position at the JRAH is a crucial position in the organization.  The veterinary technician/assistant does all of the tedious but important work for the Doctors in the exam area in the hospital.  The veterinary technician/assistant position requires a pleasant and cheerful personality due to the enormous contact with clients.  This position also requires a great deal of attention to detail in cleanliness and sterilization in the hospital and thorough knowledge of basic animal care, obedience, and preventative care.  This position collects all of the necessary information for the Doctors regarding the patient.  Veterinary technicians/assistant also assist the Doctors in the exam rooms, process some lab work, and take basic care of all hospitalized patients in the hospital ward.  The following is a list of general job duties and responsibilities.  This list is a small portion of the responsibilities and is not considered to be all-inclusive.

Receiving/discharging clients

          Communicates necessary information to Doctors

          Completes patient file notes

          Answers questions about care and prevention

          Animal nail trimming

          Handing out new puppy and kitten packets

          Filling prescriptions

          Drawing blood

          Processing lab work

          Assisting Doctors and Veterinary Technicians

          Some heavy lifting

          Cleaning up after animals, floors, cages, runs, bathing

          Feeding and watering animals

          Giving medications

          Monitor anesthesia

          Perform dental procedures

          Inserts tracheal tubes

          Additional responsibilities and projects will be added