Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician

East Ridge Animal Hospital•Chattanooga, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

East Ridge Animal Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician to join their team. This role involves a variety of duties including animal restraint, patient triage, lab sample collection and analysis, diagnostic imaging, managing hospitalized patients, administering medications, communicating treatment plans to clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. The position requires the ability to work with unpleasant odors and noises, and may involve exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases. The hospital offers opportunities for virtual and hands-on training and continuing development.

Requirements

A licensed veterinary medical technician
1+ year experience preferred but not required
A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
Some Saturday morning shift availability
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Nice To Haves

Positioning for dental radiographs are a plus

Responsibilities

Animal restraint
Triage of incoming patients
Collection and analysis of lab samples
Diagnostic imaging
Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
Administration of medications
Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
Surgical preparation and assistance
Anesthetic management

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses