Job Title: Veterinary Technician

Reports To: Management

Employment Type: Full-time, hourly

Hourly Rate: $ TBD/hour, depending on experience/credentials

Summary

Farmington Animal Hospital has been providing high-quality health care for cats and dogs in central Connecticut since 1947. We are proud to be privately owned and operated and we aim to fulfill the Fear Free motto of “taking the pet out of petrified” and putting “the treat into treatment.”

This is an overview of the position and the job responsibilities listed do not encompass the entire position. The Veterinary Technician is under the direct guidance and supervision of the Veterinarians and management staff. This position requires a working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases; their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment and prevention, and other basic preventative health care recommendations.

Veterinary Technicians at FAH assist doctors, maintain a high standard of patient care, and maintain much the facility’s operating conditions such as inventory and cleaning. 

Tasks include:

• Performing or assisting with patient exams, treatments, surgeries, vaccinations, and euthanasia
• Collecting samples
• Filling prescriptions
• Performing in-house lab work
• Preparing patient care areas
• Client education
• Our vet techs also assist with receptionist tasks if needed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administrative activities related to providing high quality patient care and client service.
• Discretionary activities that serve to support effective business operations.
• Adherence to veterinary and reception protocols.
• Compliance with completion and accuracy of patient records, treatment sheets, lab sheets, radiology logs, laboratory logs, etc.
• Follow proper housekeeping procedures for technician and reception areas.
• Communicate well and effectively with all team members.

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. Prefer AS or BS in Animal Health Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Veterinary Technician with at least four (4) years’ experience in either a general or emergency/specialty veterinary practice
• Excellent organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Is flexible and adaptable; able to keep composure and focus with changing priorities
• Highly confidential, trustworthy, and able to follow up and follow through with commitments
• Has a positive, energetic, and upbeat personality
• Self-directed, motivated, and organized
• Accountable, punctual, and dependable
• Takes initiative and able to manage time well
• Provide and receive constructive feedback from others
• Attention to detail and thorough with all work assignments
• Is able to be flexible with work schedules to fit business needs.

Occupational Hazards

May be exposed to hazards such as:

• Medical, chemical, biological, and normal pet waste
• Loud noises
• Bites and scratches
• Sharp tools and instruments
• X-ray equipment (protective measures are provided)

This job description neither states nor implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.