Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital in Oakhurst, NJ is looking for surgical technicians to join our 70 person strong team. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, punctual, and hard-working.
Responsibilities
· Provides compassionate care to patients
· Performs physical examinations; records observations on patients.
· Knowledge of proper use of the EKG, Capnograph, Pulse Ox, Pet Map, Doppler, Bair Hugger, etc.
· Assists the doctor in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery (clipping and cleaning surgical site); assists the doctor in administering anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.
· Gives injections (SQ, IM, IV) and administers oral medications in accordance with hospital policy.
· Performs emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage.
· Assists in restraining pets (cat and dogs) in a fear free method when necessary.
· Performs clinical laboratory procedures such as heartworm/tick screens, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records.
· Perform routine dental ATP’s (chart, probe, xray, scale and polish, before & after pictures)
· Takes digital radiographs wearing PPE.
· Update patients EMR surgical soap.
· Create dental before and after pictures for the owners and print the dental radiographs
· Admits and discharges patients on the doctor's orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state. Counsels clients on various aspects of animal care; explains dosage/purpose of medications; reinforces the proper care and procedures that should be followed at home; makes follow-up calls to clients.
· Understands usage and dosage for all prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients.
· Properly cleans all surgical materials after they are used; keeps the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.
· Proper packing and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment.
· Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
Qualifications
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
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