Veterinary Technician (Full-Time)
Duties and Responsibilities
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Assist veterinarians in patient care and medical treatments, including but not limited to: medication administration, vaccine administration, acquiring laboratory samples, catheter placement, processing in-house and reference lab samples, anesthesia monitoring, dental prophy, surgical preparation, hospitalized patient care, critical/emergency care and triage
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Check in clients, take medical history, obtain patient vital signs
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Provide compassionate care to patients and clients
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Able to work patiently with clients and patients in varying emotional states
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Conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner
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Greet clients and pets by name immediately upon arrival
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Weigh pet at each visit and record in electronic medical record
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Answer and address phone calls quickly and in a professional manager; schedule appointments as necessary
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Record all conversations with clients in the medical record
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Field questions and inquiries about products and services
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Provide knowledgeable advice concerning the care and treatment of animals
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Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns and complaints
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Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
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Perform both general and dental radiograph exams per protocol
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Have a working knowledge of various pharmaceuticals, their usages, dosages, and side effects
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Fill prescriptions per veterinarian’s orders
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Client education, including but not limited to, preventative care, dental care, and pre and post-surgical care
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Maintain proper documentation in the electronic medical record
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Assist in training of new staff and be a positive role model to veterinary assistants and junior staff
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Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
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Perform other duties assigned
Qualifications
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Associates in Veterinary Technology or equivalent CVT training program preferred but not required
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High school diploma or G.E.D required
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At least 2 years experience as a Veterinary Technician
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Must be able to safely lift at least 50 pounds
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Basic math and writing skills
Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Duties and Responsibilities
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Assist veterinarians and Technicians in patient care and medical treatments, including but not limited to: medication administration, vaccine administration, acquiring laboratory samples, processing in-house and reference lab samples, critical/emergency care and triage
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Check in clients, take medical history, obtain patient vital signs
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Provide compassionate care to patients and clients
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Able to work patiently with clients and patients in varying emotional states
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Conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner
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Greet clients and pets by name immediately upon arrival
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Weigh pet at each visit and record in electronic medical record
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Answer and address phone calls quickly and in a professional manager; schedule appointments as necessary
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Record all conversations with clients in the medical record
-
Field questions and inquiries about products and services
-
Provide knowledgeable advice concerning the care and treatment of animals
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Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns and complaints
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Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
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Have a working knowledge of various pharmaceuticals, their usages, dosages, and side effects
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Fill prescriptions per veterinarian’s orders
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Client education, including but not limited to: preventative care, dental care
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Maintain proper documentation in the electronic medical record
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Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
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Perform other duties assigned
Qualifications
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High school diploma or G.E.D required
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Some experience as a veterinary assistant or participation in a veterinary assistant program is preferred but not required
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Must be able to safely lift at least 50 pounds
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Basic math and writing skills
Receptionist (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Duties and Responsibilites
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Assist veterinarians and Technicians in patient care and medical treatments, including but not limited to: medication administration, vaccine administration, acquiring laboratory samples, processing in-house and reference lab samples, critical/emergency care and triage
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Check in clients and obtain patient weights
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Provide compassionate and friendly care and service to patients and clients
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Able to work patiently with clients and patients in varying emotional states
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Conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner
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Greet clients and pets by name immediately upon arrival
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Answer and address phone calls quickly and in a professional manager; schedule appointments as necessary
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Record all conversations with clients in the medical record
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Field questions and inquiries about products and services
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Provide knowledgeable advice concerning the care and treatment of animals
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Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns and complaints
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Have a working knowledge of various pharmaceuticals, their usages, dosages, and side effects
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Scanning, filing, and faxing of documents and medical records
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Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
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Perform other duties assigned
Qualifications
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High school diploma or G.E.D required
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Previous experience in customer service preferred but willing someone with the right personality
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Must be able to safely lift at least 50 pounds
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Basic math and writing skills
Associate and Relief Veterinarians
Duties and Responsibilites
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Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases and injuries
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Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medications, setting bones, dressing wounds, performing surgeries, or other therapies
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Inoculate animals against various diseases
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Collect body tissues, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis
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Operate diagnostic equipment such as radiograph, and interpret the resulting images
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Administer anesthetics, perform surgery, and monitor patients during surgery and recovery with the assistance of the technical team
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Answer client questions and provide education on various aspects of animal care and treatment; advise animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, and general care necessary to promote health of their pets
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Call back/follow up with clients; recommend medical progress visits when appropriate
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Humanely euthanize animals when it has been mutually agreed up on by the patient’s owner
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Work with clients and employees in a manner that is sensitive, tact, and professional
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Provide guidance and leadership to the healthcare team that will positively influence the level of care and service provided to the clients and patients
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Participate in business development as instructed by management and/or ownership
Qualifications
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Must be licensed in the State of New Jersey
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Must qualify for a DEA license
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Must have knowledge, principles, theories, and practices of veterinary medicine and science.