Job Description

Description

*Primary location is The Veterinary Eye Institute of Ocala - Intermittent support of Gainesville location is required*

VEI Ocala is seeking a skilled Credentialed Technician (CVT/LVT) or experienced Veterinary Technician for our busy ophthalmology specialty clinic in Ocala, FL. No previous specialty experience is required, but our ideal candidate should have an interest in ophthalmology and willingness to learn.

Qualified candidates should be able to perform the following tasks:

• Obtain patient history from clients.
• Demonstrate proper restraint for exams and minor procedures.
• Ability to communicate instructions to clients regarding medication instructions and treatment plans recommended by the doctor.
• Perform venipuncture for blood draws, IV catheter placement, anesthetize and intubate patients.
• Knowledge of various routes of drug administration and ability to calculate and administer injections and fluids.
• Anesthesia monitoring (placing monitoring equipment, understanding and ability to evaluate values, manually monitor patient if necessary).
• Pre/Post-Surgical patient care and patient recovery.
• Maintaining surgical OR, equipment and instruments including cleaning, wrapping, sterilizing and organizing.
• Perform client call backs.
• May also require travel to another local Veterinary Clinic.
• Support of Gainesville VEI may also be required
• Availability for weekly on-call rotation is required

The Veterinary Eye Institute provides an attractive compensation and benefit package.

Come as you are. VEI is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug-free organization, therefore employment with VEI is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check.

VEI does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. MedVet

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