Registered Veterinary Technician - Towne Square Animal Clinic
Company: Towne Square Animal Clinic
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
About Town Square Animal Clinic ---------------------Towne
Square Animal Clinic was founded in March of 1986 by Dr. Zeke
Zekoff. Since then, Towne Square Animal Clinic (TSAC) has grown to
become one of the most respected veterinary practices in the
area.--------------------- ---------------------TSAC's philosophy
of medicine focuses on a family health care team approach. The old
saying that 'We treat each pet as if they were our own!' is not
just a clich-- statement here. By combining modern veterinary
medical techniques, constant advancements in medical education and
equipment, and a personal approach in communications and patient
care, our team is an integral part of an animal health partnership
for every patient. Each family is unique and TSAC functions in a
style that does not represent the cookie-cutter mentality that has
taken over the human medical system. For many, pets are like
children and that special bond is supported by providing the best
possible veterinary care. Position Purpose The Credentialed
Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high
quality care for patients. Credentialed Technicians are key
partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to
ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and
successful. Credentialed Technicians apply their professional
skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing,
patient nursing, and client education. Credentialed Technician
CompetenciesPatience & Compassion: Remaining professional while
still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable
as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented.
Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high
standard of patient care. Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully
coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members.
Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly
incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas
and being open to other's ideas. Communicating: Conveying
instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient
care. Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians
and sometimes patient owners. Picking up on the needs of
veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and
feedback. Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens,
medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related
items while managing multiple patients and clients. Client
Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in
the highest level of client satisfaction. Essential
ResponsibilitiesAssist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary
medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed. Assist
veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs,
and weights, as well as providing client education. Prepare
patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during
surgery. Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform
in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside
laboratories. Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following
proper safety procedures. Provide basic animal handling and
restrain animals during exams. Administer and monitor medications,
anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the
veterinarian. Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab
areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members
to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain
all medical equipment. Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and
professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise
compassion and care in all interactions with patients. Communicate
with veterinarians and practice team members including client
discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc. Any other duties
as assigned. Requirements/QualificationsState license to work as a
certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of
desired employment Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up
to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25
pounds with assistance Practice OSHA safety techniques including
proper PPE Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office
applications, etc. Basic math and ability to calculate medication
dosages Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
Benefits OfferedPaid time off Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching) Bonus incentive
Career and professional development State licensing fee
reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral
Program
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