We are a busy mobile veterinary dermatology practice that only sees pets with skin and ear problems. We are seeking a veterinary technician for a per diem or temporary position at our North Miami and South Miami office.  It is possible the position could turn into longer term.  We are willing to train on the dermatology part, but there must be at least one-two years of veterinary technician experience. The job responsibilities and description are outlined below.

You must be dependable, detail oriented, have self initiative, quick learner and have great customer service skills.  You must have your own transportation and be punctual.  It's a plus if you speak Spanish. Salary will depend on experience level.

Our application process entails: reviewing a current resume, filling out our application form, reference contact, phone interview and then work interview.

Watch our video on You Tube so that you see what we are all about and then message us so that you can be part of our great team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaVbIYmIaXs

COVID 19 Disclaimer: We are a veterinary business that is considered essential and still seeing patients. We care for our staff and are doing everything possible to protect them. We are only seeing clients thru curbside service, therefore, clients are not allowed into the clinic. All communication with client is done over the phone. We provide PPE for our staff.

Job Description: Certified or Non Certified Veterinary Technician

Position Summary

A veterinary technician directly handles inpatient and outpatient care, working hand-in-hand with veterinarians. The technician assists in exam rooms by taking patients’ history, vital signs and weight; collecting samples and running diagnostic tests; providing client education; and assisting with animal restraint. Technicians also may see their own appointments, when a doctor exam is not required, for procedures such as suture removal, nail trim, allergy vaccine administration, long-term medication monitoring testing, surgery/procedure admission and discharge and boarding check-in exams. Technicians directly impact doctors’ productivity, client service and patient care. Technicians play a key role in communicating with clients in person and by phone for follow-up care and patient monitoring.

Job Responsibilities

Technical Duties, 90%:

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery/procedures
• Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs and weights as well as providing client education
• Provide nursing care for in-hospital patients
• Conduct pre-admission exams and discharge hospitalized patients
• Perform client callbacks
• Maintain proper care and medication administration of boarding animals and assist kennel staff
• Maintain legally defensible medical records in cooperation with veterinarians

Exams

• Prepare and maintain exam rooms (cleanliness and stocking of supplies and brochures)
• Assist veterinarians in exam rooms by taking patients’ history, vital signs and weight; preparing medications; and assisting with medical records
• Educate clients on prevention and wellness topics (i.e. flea control)
• As directed by veterinarian may need to collect samples and examine samples (i.e. skin scrapes, skin and ear cytologies. etc.)
• Fill prescriptions per veterinarians’ instructions
• Educate clients about medication instructions and administration
• Perform admission exams for patients being hospitalized, including weight, vital signs and pre-surgical exam
• Perform pre-anesthetic exams on surgery/procedure patients if the veterinarian has not already assessed patients
• Discharge patients for procedures/surgeries

Lab

• Responsible for in-hospital lab testing (i.e. pre-anesthetic testing, senior screens, complete blood count, urinalysis, cytology, etc.)
• Collect and prepare samples
• Properly log diagnostics test results. Report diagnostic testing results to veterinarians
• Maintain quality controls and record keeping on in-house lab equipment
• Complete proper sample preparation and paperwork for outside diagnostic lab tests

Treatment

• Perform treatments noted on treatment board and in medical records (hospitalized patients, surgery or procedure patients)
• Assist veterinarians with daily treatments
• Monitor in