Veterinary Technician

Job Description

We are currently looking for LVTs to join our amazing team! Old Bridge is a privately owned small animal hospital that has been serving the Woodbridge area for over 30 years. We offer wellness exams, routine vaccines, surgery, digital radiology, mobile ultrasound, in house and reference laboratory diagnostics, as well as boarding and grooming.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service

Educate clients on pet wellness, vaccine requirements, and other information as necessary

Collect, prepare and handle specimens; administer intravenous fluid therapy and monitor vital signs

Record patient medical history

Maintain patient invoices

Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian

Fill prescriptions

Help other team members with animal health care needs and cleaning/sanitation of the hospital and equipment

Follow up phone calls on patients

Adapt and prioritize various duties in a very dynamic and fast-paced working environment

Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and placing IV catheters

Administer anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian and monitors animals’ responses to anesthetics

Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life-saving procedures

Commitment to doing the best job possible at all times and under all circumstances

Physical Requirements & Skills

Maintain punctual attendance

Ability to lift 50lbs

Standing, walking, and moving for prolonged periods of time