Technician I

Full Time

The primary responsibilities of a veterinary technician is patient care. Level I is the entry level and on average takes 3-6 months to become proficient.

Professional, friendly, and informative interaction with both patients and their families during appointments is expected at all times.

Duties Include

  • Taking of patient vitals (temp pulse respiration, ie TPR), and weight.
  • Collecting the primary reason/condition for the family bringing the patient to us
  • Getting a specific history of the condition (how long has it been happening and how often), color or other helpful characteristics (where are they itching, diet changes, color of discharges, etc)
  • Imputing Dr’s notes regarding exam findings, possible diagnosis’s, treatment plan and estimates for proposed services.
  • Holding and drawing of blood and other samples for testing.
  • Operation of various laboratory tests/equipment (CBC, Chemistry, fecal, urinalysis, etc)
  • Taking of radiographs
  • Holding patients for blood draws, IV catheters, and other sample collection procedures.
  • Filling of prescriptions accurately.
  • Administration of both oral and injectable medication
  • Understanding of basic medical protocols (vaccinations, infectious disease prevention)
  • Screening of patients for infectious diseases PRIOR to entering hospital (parvo, ticks, kennel cough, etc)
  • Anesthesia monitoring – knowing what is normal and recognizing the abnormal. The 6 rules of anesthesia.
  • Scrubbing, organization, and sterilization of surgical packs.
  • Basic animal restraint and safety (leashes, muzzles, ID when sedation is necessary)
  • Providing basic health information regarding disease conditions. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE MAKING OF DIAGNOSIS
  • Maintenance of all equipment is clean, organized and working order.

Full Time Benefits

At the onset of New Hire ( Full Time) we provide:

  • We issue Employer paid Scrubs ( 4 Sets of Skechers ). An approximate value of $300.00

  • We offer a 10% discount on Pet Supplies
  • Medical Pet Services our Associate pay Cost

  • We offer Employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Calvo Selectcare a value of approximately $500.00 a month

  • We issue an additional 4 Sets of Skecher Scrubs
  • We issue 1 Employer Paid Sick Day ( 8 Hours )
  • We issue 1 Week Employer Paid Vacation time ( 40 hours )

  • Usually December of each year we assess the financial success of Guam Pet Hospital – And reward our Employees according to their contribution and time worked.
  • For an Associate that has worked a full year, is a full time employee, will usually see a bonus equal to their two week paycheck (less standard payroll deductions).

Part Time Benefits

At the onset of New Hire ( Part Time) we provide:

We issue Employer paid Scrubs ( 4 Sets of Skechers ) and again annually thereafter an approximate value of $300.00

  • We offer a 10% discount on Pet Supplies
  • Medical Pet Services our Associate pay Cost