Community Practice Technician
About The Position
Provides technical support to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in the medical sections of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, including ward and treatment room management, administering treatments and medications ordered by clinical faculty. Provides technical support to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in regards to Anesthesia for Community Practice patients. Special nursing care procedures may include special diagnostic procedures, infection control/isolation management, and support of procedures. Assists in other areas of the hospital as directed by supervisor.
Requirements
- Licensed or Licensed eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Veterinary Technician (LVT)
- Experience in anesthesia and / or intensive care in a veterinary medical setting
- working knowledge of basic nursing skills as well as knowledge of basic anesthetic equipment and monitoring
- ability to place intravenous catheters and to perform endotracheal intubation
- knowledge of CPR
- ability to understand instructions
- excellent communication skills
- Rabies prophylaxis will be required (provided by employer)
Nice To Haves
- Considerable experience in a veterinary clinical setting
Responsibilities
- ward and treatment room management
- administering treatments and medications ordered by clinical faculty
- Anesthesia for Community Practice patients
- special diagnostic procedures
- infection control/isolation management
- support of procedures
- Assists in other areas of the hospital as directed by supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
