Are you looking for a veterinary technician role where your coworkers are like family? Look no further than Bluestar Pet Hospital! Our veterinarians and veterinary technicians work together as a team to communicate with clients and provide the best treatment for our furry clients. We all truly work hard, work together, and have one goal in mind-the clients.
If you are someone who enjoys learning, being challenged, and working with pets, while also having a personality that is motivated, self-driven, responsible, and hard-working, Bluestar Pet Hospital may be the perfect fit for you.
Please email your current resume to: clientservicesbaymeadows@bluestarvet.com (Bluestar, Baymeadows), bluestarclientservices@gmail.com (Bluestar, St. Johns)
We look forward to meeting you!
Basic Technical Skills and Responsibilities (as described by AVMA):
- Safe animal handling/restraint (dogs and cats)
- Surgical prep (pre and post-op)
- Radiology positioning and understanding
- Anesthesia performance and intubation ideal
- Sample collection and preparation (blood, urine, feces, skin)
- IV catheter placement skills, blood draws
- Laboratory skills – preparation and interpretation of fecal, urine, ear, and skin samples
- Basic pharmacology knowledge (i.e., heartworm, flea and tick medications, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, etc.)
- Have sound knowledge of the veterinary field for client education and technical skills, including vaccination schedules for dogs and cats, general anatomy and medical terminology, general disease processes, etc.
Clerical Skills:
- Scheduling appointments
- Answering the telephone
- Answering client questions
- Recognizing possible medical emergencies
- Setting up new clients and clients
- Prep and maintenance of medical records
- Financial transactions
- Admitting and discharging clients
- Filling prescriptions
