Veterinary Technician-Open Until Filled
About the position Responsibilities
- Assists the veterinarian in performing sterilization procedures and other surgeries.
- Conducts animal health examinations and assists in the treatment of sick or injured animals.
- Monitors animal population for any change in behavior, appetite, water/food intake, or any sign of illness; reports unusual situations to the veterinarian.
- Initiates treatment and provides medications based on established infectious disease protocols.
- Triage and initiate emergency stabilization and diagnostics with indirect supervision from veterinarian.
- Ensures clinic areas, equipment and supplies are cleaned, re-stocked and maintained appropriately.
- Verifies all animals have been vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered prior to adoption.
- Performs in house routine diagnostics and laboratory testing, including radiography.
- Administration of anesthetic medication by inhalation/intubation or intravenous injection, assists veterinarian during surgery as needed.
- Monitors animals during and after surgical procedures and provides appropriate nursing care to ensure animals are kept comfortable to optimize recovery.
- Performs dental cleaning, charting, and non-surgical extractions.
- Responsible for handling and documenting of controlled substances and following all policies and procedures related to such.
- Calculates and documents medication dosages, including controlled substances.
- Assists Veterinary Clinic Supervisor in maintaining inventory and orders pharmaceutical and surgical supplies/equipment.
- Dispenses prescribed medications and discharges animals to owners, providing at home care instructions.
- Performs humane euthanasia in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Maintaining medical records for individual animals, including associated charges for service.
Requirements
- Two (2) years' experience as a Vet Assistant or Vet Tech, or other closely related field, OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, or other closely related field, plus one (1) year of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- Veterinary Technology certification through the State of Utah, or certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
- A valid Driver's License recognized by the State of Utah is required to operate a Salt Lake County vehicle at the time of hire.
- Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
- Must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program. Nice-to-haves
- High-volume surgery experience is preferred.
Benefits
- 12 Holidays
- Up to 24 vacation days
- 12 sick days and one personal day every year
- Hybrid work environment
- Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
- Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option
- Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
- Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year
- Flexible Spending Account
- 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
- Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym
- Hospital insurance, pet insurance, auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities. Apply tot his job
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