Job Description
Job Description
About the Role:
The Vet Technician, Non-Credentialed at Saugus Animal Hospital plays a vital role in supporting veterinary professionals by providing compassionate and efficient care to animal patients. This position focuses on assisting with medical procedures, monitoring patient health, and maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment to ensure optimal animal welfare. The role requires close collaboration with veterinarians and other staff to facilitate smooth clinical operations and enhance the overall patient experience. Although non-credentialed, the technician will be entrusted with important tasks such as preparing animals for examinations, administering medications under supervision, and managing medical records. Ultimately, this position contributes significantly to the hospital’s mission of delivering high-quality veterinary care in a supportive and professional setting.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience working with animals in a clinical or shelter environment.
- Basic knowledge of animal anatomy, behavior, and common medical procedures.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and work under the supervision of licensed veterinarians.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of a veterinary technician training program or coursework.
- Experience in a veterinary hospital or animal care facility.
- Familiarity with medical record-keeping software and basic computer skills.
- Certification in pet first aid or CPR.
- Demonstrated ability to handle a variety of animal species safely and compassionately.
Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures by preparing animals and equipment.
- Monitor and record vital signs and behavior of animal patients before, during, and after procedures.
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinary staff, ensuring accurate dosage and timing.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of clinical areas, instruments, and equipment to uphold health and safety standards.
- Manage inventory of medical supplies and assist in ordering to ensure availability of necessary materials.
- Communicate effectively with pet owners to provide updates on patient status and offer basic care instructions.
- Support administrative tasks such as updating medical records, scheduling appointments, and handling client inquiries.
Skills:
The required skills enable the technician to perform essential clinical support tasks such as preparing animals for procedures, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with treatments, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Strong communication skills are used daily to interact with veterinarians, staff, and pet owners, facilitating clear and compassionate information exchange. Organizational skills help maintain a clean and efficient work environment, manage supplies, and keep accurate medical records. Preferred skills, such as familiarity with veterinary software and certification in pet first aid, enhance the technician’s ability to contribute to patient care and administrative efficiency. Together, these skills ensure the technician can effectively support the veterinary team and contribute to the hospital’s high standard of animal care.