Veterinary Technician - SPAY NEUTER NETWORK

Responsible for daily care of all surgical patients, assist doctors and technicians with surgical and anesthetic procedures, general housekeeping.

Patient Care: Tech Level 1

• Triage all patients as they are checked in. Report health concerns to veterinary technicians
• Restrain all patients during anesthesia induction and intubation
• Monitor all patients during anesthesia
• Prepare patients for surgery as instructed
• Transport patients from prep to operating room
• Assist veterinarians in surgery as needed
• Keep technicians informed of animal behavior, health, or concerns
• Assist clients with necessary paperwork
• Monitor patients in recovery
• Assist transport driver with handling and unloading transport animals
• Provide excellent patient care
• Other duties as assigned.

Patient Care: Tech Level 2

• Ensure sure all surgical blood work and tests are preformed before surgeries begin or meds are drawn,
• All premeds and induction meds for canines and feline patients are draw correctly, all premeds and induction meds are administered timely and correctly,
• All drug logs for controlled substances are in proper order at all times and ready for review by DEA and execute weekly drug protocols and monthly inventories and correct all errors following strict adherence to SNN policies.
• All animals are prepped correctly for surgery according to SNN’s Procedure Manual,
• Maintain a clean, sterile and organized treatment area, exam rooms, and surgical suite at all times and ensuring the assigned clinic is deep cleaned regularly.
• Oversee the daily work activities of the veterinary team and provide the clinic manager feedback.    
• Assist with all emergency procedures following protocol and veterinarian instructions
• Ensure animals are properly monitored while in the surgical area for both rep and post-operative care

Medical Support Staff Job Requirements

• Client Education
• Must be able to learn basic veterinary medical concepts including but not limited to vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks
• Must also be able to communicate basic veterinary concepts to owners and be able to repeat information relayed by a veterinarian
• Will be asked to take medical histories for surgical rechecks
• Will be asked to communicate with the public on a daily basis in a professional manner.

Animal Handling

• Will be asked to handle (on average) 40 dogs and cats per day
• Must be able to learn characteristics of animal behavior (for example: be able to identify aggressive or fearful behavior)
• Must be able to use appropriate safety equipment for fractious or feral animals (will train) – the use of safety equipment is mandatory
• Must possess excellent reflexes
• Should be able to identify own limitations and be willing to ask for help
• Must become proficient at animal restraint for various procedures.

General Housekeeping

• Help with daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas when necessary
• Help stock prep room and operating room
• Spot clean throughout the day
• Wash and sterilize all surgical packs throughout the day
• Other duties as assigned.