Licensed Veterinary Technician Surgery

Company: Ethos Veterinary Health
Location: Fredericksburg
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

The Virginia Veterinary Center in Fredericksburg, VA is hiring a full- time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our outstanding Surgery team! We offer a generous sign on bonus ranging from $5,000 - $10,000 dependent on experience!--Our Surgery LVT will start their career with VVC by being set up for success. We offer extensive training in our Emergency department for the first few weeks/ months before training with our incredible Surgery team at our Richmond location.Are you a Credentialed Veterinary Technician who loves surgery? Love the fast-paced environment and the diversity of cases every single day? If you enjoy being the first to see and treat patients, as well as use your technical skills in more advanced ways, Virginia Veterinary Center is the place to be!----Anticipated Schedule:4/10 hour shifts per week.7am - 5pm (Monday - Thursday). On- call schedule as needed.Compensation:Competitive compensation which is based on experience & skill level.$30-35/ hr.Benefits:Sign On Bonus Employee Referral Bonus CE Allowance AvailableUniform AllowanceTwice a Year Bonus Opportunity Paid License Renewal FeesPaid Time OffEmployee Pet DiscountShift Differential Available for overnight shifts 401kMedical/Dental/VisionDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceHSA/FSAAbout Us: With our highly trained doctors, technicians, and state-of-the-art equipment, our team is able to perform advanced medical techniques providing excellent care and treatment services. You get to work alongside coworkers who are dedicated to growing their knowledge/experience, and creating an environment that allows you to learn, grow and continue to develop your own knowledge/skillset.--Leadership is actively involved and present. We care about our employees and your engagement in your job. We listen to your thoughts, opinions, and value your input as an employee. Essential Job Functions:Collecting diagnostic samples, imaging, and non-laboratory diagnostics (BP, EKG, SPO2) for analysis while understanding normal parameter markers to help facilitate in next steps of diagnostic preparation and communication to Veterinarians.Facilitate proper procedure for collecting and submitting diagnostic samples to outside laboratories.Assist Veterinarians in all aspects during surgical procedures from developing anesthetic protocol, administration of pre- medications and induction agents, intubation, surgical prep, maintenance and monitoring of general anesthesia, assist in surgical procedure as needed, recovery care of patients post anesthetic episodes, proper medical documentation of anesthesia monitoring, and understanding side effects of anesthetic agents being administered.Calculate, create, and administer constant rate infusions such as Dopamine CRIs, Fentanyl CRIs, Lidocaine CRIs, and more.Practicing patient and empathetic client service skills when communicating with clients at all stages of their visit, such as when triaging, discharging, or providing medical updates on hospitalized patients.Properly discharge patients by filling all required medications, ensuring patients are clean and comfortable, removing intravenous catheters, approving final invoices, and reviewing discharges with pet owners.About You:Credentialed veterinary technician with strong technical skills (to include placing IV catheters, venipuncture, administering premedication, anesthesia induction & monitoring, patient preparation, surgical nursing, and perioperative nursing care, radiographs, etc.)--------You can easily adapt to the different needs of each patient and are able to remain composed during stressful and emotional situations.---------You are looking for a career and are passionate about learning and growing in the industry and caring for animals.---------For more information about our hospital, please visit www.virginiaveterinarycenters.com. Ethos Veterinary Health--offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.-- The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.-- For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.--Ethos Veterinary Health--is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.PM19Powered by JazzHRPId0ba185ca743-25660-34679188

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