Careers Maria Stein Animal Clinic

Veterinary Technician

The Maria Stein Animal Clinic, Inc. is seeking to employ a full-time Veterinary Technician to work in our clinics.

Job Description

Maria Stein Animal Clinic Inc. is proud to serve the Mercer, Darke and Auglaize County areas for over 25 years. We are a pet and farm animal veterinary practice consisting of 3 clinics in Maria Stein, Versailles, and Wapakoneta, Ohio. We have 8 veterinarians and a staff of over 25 support people including 7 registered veterinarian technicians. In addition to our clinics, we have 7 mobile veterinary units that visit farms in Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania. We are able to perform in-clinic diagnostics including radiographs, ultrasound, blood work, fecal exams and milk cultures. We also offer 24 hour emergency care, hospitalization, boarding and grooming. Our practice is committed to providing top-notch veterinary care.

Responsibilities:

· Monitor health of patients and identify health problems or conditions and report them to the attending veterinarian

· Provide basic treatment and care for patients including bandaging, nail clipping, ear cleaning, etc.

· Perform laboratory tests, blood draws, radiographs, and dental cleanings

· Administer injectable & inhalant anesthesia as instructed by attending veterinarian

· Intubate patients & monitor during surgical & dental procedures

· Place IV catheters

· Maintain patient records

· Admitting & releasing patients

· Preparing prescriptions

· Cleaning of hospital equipment, cages, floors, dishes, bedding, etc.

· Educate clients about conditions, treatments, medications, products and foods

· Culturing milk samples

· Preparing farm animal samples for shipment

Requirements:

· Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician

· Technician experience is preferred but not required

· Basic computer literacy & familiarity with Microsoft Office is required

· Experience using IntraVet practice management software is a plus