Seasonal Veterinary Technician Job at South Valley Equine in Saratoga Springs

Position Summary:

The Veterinary Technician duties are to assist veterinarians with clinical and clerical tasks while

providing the best patient care.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

•  Assist veterinarian with procedures and treatments as needed.
•  Daily patient care, prep, and administration of PO, IV, and IM medications.
•  Maintain proper documentation in the electronic and written medical record.
•  Stock veterinarian trucks, hospital, and exam areas with medications, bandage materials, and equipment.
•  Take dictation from veterinarian, enter into the electronic medical record.
•  Prepare invoices and process payment transactions.
•  Prepare discharge instructions and prescriptions as per doctor’s notes.
•  Trotting and jogging horses during lameness exams.
•  Accurate obtaining and storage of in and out of house laboratory samples.
•  Efficient and accurate use of in-house laboratory equipment.
•  Proper care and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
•  Keep the clinic clean and presentable.
•  General barn maintenance including, but not limited to stall cleaning, feeding, and watering.
•  Relay information to / from clients to / from doctors, staff, and management.
•  Process in-house prescription and supplement orders.
•  Maintain a professional physical appearance and attitude.
•  Interact with clients in a professional manner.
•  Thorough communication regarding patient cases to the incoming shift (shift change)
•  Mandatory rotating schedule for weekends and observed Holiday’s.
•  On call Duties are required, up to 1 weeknight (M-F), in addition to weekend rotation and observed holidays.

Qualifications, Educational Skills and Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability

required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

•  High School diploma or equivalent.
  Language Skills:
•  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from doctors, staff, and clients.
  Knowledge:
•  Basic understanding of core vaccinations, deworming schedules, common equine diseases and behaviors and basic lab tests is preferred but not required.
•  Basic experience with and knowledge of horses and the equine culture.
  Reasoning Ability:
•  Ability to communicate empathy to client regarding sensitive subjects related to their and/or their animal’s experience at SVE. Ability to work patiently with distressed, frustrated, and disgruntled clients.
• Ability to show compassion to clients in various emotional states.
  Computer Skills:
•  Internet, Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel preferred but not required.
•  Above average typing skills (50 WPM).
  Other Skills and Abilities:
•  Ability to act independently but also be able to take direction from others
•  Multi-task in a busy environment
•  Work well in a team setting and communicate in a professional manner with colleagues and clients
•  Willingness to continually learn varied and advanced skills
•  Be reliable, punctual and have the ability to adapt to various situations
•  Anticipate the veterinarian’s needs
•  Ability to work effectively in an environment with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, chemicals, animal hair, and other particulates
•  Flexibility with schedule to start early, stay late, perform on-call duty, weekend work as needed
•  Ability to identify and communicate after-hours emergency situations to doctors and senior staff

Complete attached application to apply for position.