Veterinary Technician Job Description

The Veterinary Technician assists the doctors to the fullest possible extent, to help improve the quality of care given to the patients, and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work at Pend Oreille Veterinary Service.

The Veterinary Technician assists in multiple procedures providing care for animals including physical examinations, dental procedures, surgeries, vaccinations, euthanasia as well as client education, marketing and inventory maintenance.  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.  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 Lead Technician, Practice Manager and veterinarians.

E-mail all resumes to povsteresa@gmail.com