Veterinary Technician - Mellina Animal Hospital
Core
Support veterinarians and staff in daily patient and client care for dogs and cats in a full-service small-animal hospital.
Role type
Experienced Veterinary Technician
Builds
Comprehensive care including wellness, diagnostics, surgery support, and urgent care for pets
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Small animal care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
IV catheter placement, blood draws, administering medications (IV, IM, SQ, PO), preparing animals for surgery, monitoring vitals, performing basic in-house lab tests, knowledge of vaccine protocols, observing animal behavior, updating computer records
Preferred skills
Cross-training in all hospital areas, working in high-pressure emergency situations, adaptability
Technologies
Computer records systems
Responsibilities
Support veterinarians in daily patient and client care, prepare animals for surgery and monitor vitals, perform basic in-house lab tests, administer medications, update patient records, maintain clean work environment following infectious disease protocols
Seniority
Experienced, hands-on IC