Licensed Veterinary Technician
Company: Watson's Friends Animal Hospital
Location: Palmetto
Posted on: April 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Licensed Veterinary Technician Watson's Friends Animal Hospital
is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide
skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our
clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client
communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for
improving the lives of pets and their owners. What to Expect as a
Veterinary Technician with Watson's Friends Animal HospitalAs you
join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life
with:All the benefits you deservemedical, dental, vision,
retirementplus an employee pet discount because we know your pets
are family, too.Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid
holidays, days of PTO, and [other PTO, ie: birthday off, mental
health day, sick leave] per year. Take the time you need to
recharge.Salary: $21.00-$28.00Schedule: Monday- Friday and Rotating
Saturdays Key Responsibilities:Client Communication: Provide status
updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and
post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance.
Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex
inquiries to veterinarians.Client Education & Support: Educate
clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine
requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial
policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial
commitments.Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their
pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk,
and promote the practice's products, programs, and services.Animal
Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately,
assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures,
prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor
patients during surgery and recovery, and administer
fluids.Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all
surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and
ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas
are prepared and maintained.Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and
detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system,
ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for
proper billing.Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing
medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription
labels, and appropriately package medication.Safety & Technical
Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines;
administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests,
radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform
emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac
massage.Qualifications:Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
certification.Ability to handle animals safely and
compassionately.Knowledgeable about common disease states and able
to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.Familiarity
with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines. About Watson's
Friends Animal HospitalFounded by Dr. Brian Taylor, Watson's
Friends Animal Hospital is the newest veterinary center for pets in
the greater Parrish and Palmetto, Florida area. Dr. Taylor and his
team bring decades of experience to ensure the best wellness and
longevity for your furry best friendsby Jobble
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