Veterinary Technician

 

Job Title: Veterinary Technician

Department: Rockbridge Spay and Neuter Clinic

Reports to: Veterinarian Surgeon In-Charge

Position: Full-time

Salary: $20 Per Hour

Benefits: PTO, Simple IRA, Health Insurance

 

Job Summary

Responsible for daily care of all surgical patients, assisting doctors and veterinary assistants with pre-, peri- and post-operative care of patients, general cleaning, and training others to utilize our patient care protocol.

Working Relationships

Works closely with Clinic Veterinarian, Clinic Veterinary Assistants and other clinic staff.

Essential Job Functions

  • Handle and track controlled substances for large volumes of surgical patients.
  • Efficiently pre-medicate, induce, and intubate any and all patients as necessary.
  • Able to monitor anesthesia with a clear idea of abnormal conditions.
  • Ensure prompt and accurate paperwork procedures are followed each day.
  • Communicate in effective and professional manner with public, trainees and all clinic staff members.
  • Represent Rockbridge Spay and Neuter Clinic in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
  • Communicate with clients and assist with rechecks as needed.
  • Train veterinary assistant, new staff members and trainees to utilize our patient car protocols.
  • Able to glove in sterilely and assist doctors with surgery when appropriate.
  • Able to perform all job functions of a veterinary assistant.

 

Education, Experience

  • Must be a currently licensed veterinary technician, with a license to practice in Virginia.
  • Experience in a veterinary clinic, hospital or animal shelter preferred.
  • Candidates should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and self-starter with a professional attitude.

 

Work Environment

  • The clinic is a high volume spay/neuter facility that can be high stress and very busy at times.
  • This position is scheduled for 5 days/week and may require some Saturdays.

 

Please forward a Letter of Intent and Resume to the Rockbridge SPCA.  Attn: Tara Rodi Executive Director; 10 Animal Place, Lexington, VA 24450 or by email to tara@rockbridgespca.net.  Posting open until filled.

 

 

About Rockbridge Spay and Neuter Clinic:

The Rockbridge SPCA, with the generous donation from Mrs. Ruth Sorrells, was given the opportunity to make a long-time dream of having a spay and neuter clinic a reality.  The clinic will benefit both community owned pets and shelter animals at the SPCA.  With modifications, new construction and renovations to the organization’s former rental property, a state-of-the-art spay and neuter clinic will be created.  The clinic is secluded on a peaceful, quiet, wooded section of the property.  It will feature a beautiful lobby, exam room, large prep area, recovery area, loading dock and large surgery room. It’s just 5 minutes from downtown Lexington and 2 minutes from Lee Highway and Interstates 81 and 64. The clinic and shelter are within walking distance of each other.  The purpose of the clinic is to provide low-cost spay and neuter surgeries and wellness visits serving at least 5,000 pets per year.