ER Licensed Veterinary Technician (Day Shift)

PetVet Care Centers • Cordova, TN

69d • $18 - $22

About The Position

Memphis Veterinary Specialists and Emergency is currently seeking an Emergency LVT (Day Shift) to join their team! Our emergency team is looking to add to our already fun and hard-working group of assistants and technicians! Our emergency department is a 24-hour service with attachments to 5 other specialty departments. Our team is packed with knowledgeable, fun, a little goofy, and career-focused staff and doctors looking for just the right person to join us! If you are interested in critical care and emergency medicine in a fast-paced environment where you get to utilize your skills as veterinary professional, we welcome you to come and check us out! The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) required.
• Experience in ER is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting brief exam and collecting pertinent medical histories, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, wound care and post operative monitoring for critically ill patients.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent patient care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.
• Assist veterinarians with a variety of emergency procedures and critical care situations.
• Monitor vitals, place catheters and take x-rays.
• Clean wounds and apply casts or bandages.
• Give injections and take blood samples.

Benefits

• Nights and weekend shift differential (additional) hourly pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees