Veterinary Technician

description do you want to work in a challenging, cooperative, friendly work environment with a team of employees dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of veterinary medicine? petroglyph animal hospital is an aaha accredited clinic that has been providing exceptional veterinary care to albuquerque’s families for over 20 years. we strive to provide quality veterinary medicine and surgery to all clients and their pets in a timely, friendly and professional manner. we treat all animals as valued members of our families and of our community. we are currently looking for a veterinary technician to work alongside our experienced doctors, technicians and csrs to offer the best in patient care and client communication. responsibilities : appointments, walk-ins and emergencies: load rooms, take vitals, obtain patient histories from clients, assemble required supplies and instruments for exams, help restrain animals, assist the doctor with exam, administer vaccinations, enter information and charges into avimark, fill prescriptions, educate clients on topics such as heartworm, discuss medications and treatment plans with owners, triage emergencies diagnostics: draw blood for in-house bloodwork, heartworm tests & more, obtain urine & fecal samples for analysis, perform in-house urinary analysis, prepare samples for outside analysis, take radiographs, assist with ultrasounds boarders: care for boarding pets, offer food and water, clean kennels, administer medications cleaning: help maintain general cleanliness of the hospital, use proper cleaning, disinfection and sterilization protocols documentation: keep accurate and detailed records about patients and boarders in written patient charts and in avimark communication: maintain excellent lines of communication with clients, csrs, other technicians, management and doctors other: assist in all other areas of the hospital as needed benefits : fully-paid medical, dental and vision plans 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution flexible spending account with yearly employer contribution paid time off and sick leave differential pay on weekends great pet care benefits teamwork, learning opportunities and career growth yearly ce allowance tuition reimbursement for accredited vet tech programs subscriptions available to atdove.org, and fear free annual license fee for licensed veterinary technicians mentors to help you achieve your goals requirements skills required: excellent communication skills basic computer knowledge ability to work as a team education and/or experience requirements: veterinary technician experience is preferred experience working with animals is preferred physical requirements: standing for extended periods of time lifting patients up and down from exam tables lifting up to 40 or 50 lbs unassisted sitting or kneeling on the ground while restraining, administering medications and cleaning exposure to anaesthetic gases and x-rays. (proper protective equipment is provided, and its use is mandatory)