Licensed Veterinary Technician, Critical Care

Ethos Veterinary Health•Short Pump, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Veterinary Centers in Short Pump, VA is hiring a full-time LVT to join our Critical Care team! VVC recognizes the struggles of veterinary professionals. We have an onsite Veterinary Wellbeing Specialist to help guide our team members to a better and healthier professional career. The culture of our hospital is one of our top priorities, we spend a lot of time training new employees, and our management is present. Work life balance is a key component to our team members. Most team members are off 2 weekends a month. We are committed to the professional development of our team members and provide opportunities for advancement. Experience is always a plus, but we are also willing to train and mentor new graduates. We recognize the importance of work/life balance and strive to provide a schedule conducive to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all our employees. Students in their 3rd semester are welcome to apply (some scheduling limitations apply when working as a student LVT).

Requirements

Licensed Veterinary Technician
Recovery BLS and ALS certification
Above average venipuncture skills
Ability to place, maintain, and trouble shoot a wide variety to catheter including but not limited too: jugular catheters, PICC lines, Arterial lines, female and male Urinary Catheters
Calculate and adjust advanced CRIs including but not limited to: Fentanyl, Lidocaine, Norepinephrine, Dextrose, Insulin, KCL, KPhos
Calculate and administer IV medications.
Set up, Operate, and Maintain Hi-Flow Oxygen
Set up, Operate, and maintain the CC Ventilator
Collecting diagnostic samples, advanced 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 treatment/hospitalization and 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.
Understanding and able to follow protocol when administering and documenting controlled substances administered to patients.
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
Understanding and able to perform proper medical record documentation in accordance with hospital policy and the board of veterinary medical standards.
Conducting yourself in a professional manner each shift while providing continued support to your team members, patients, and clients.
Following proper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and team members.
On-Call availability for Criticalist

Nice To Haves

Students in their 3rd semester are welcome to apply

Responsibilities

Obtain patient vitals and report any abnormalities to DVM.
Maintain Recovery BLS and ALS certification.
Knowledge and ability to demonstrate understanding of advanced disease processes including but not limited to: leptospirosis, tetanus, varying types of sepsis, varying types of shock, acute and chronic renal and hepatic injuries
Above average venipuncture skills
Ability to place, maintain, and trouble shoot a wide variety to catheter including but not limited too: jugular catheters, PICC lines, Arterial lines, female and male Urinary Catheters
Calculate and adjust advanced CRIs including but not limited to: Fentanyl, Lidocaine, Norepinephrine, Dextrose, Insulin, KCL, KPhos
Calculate and administer IV medications.
Set up, Operate, and Maintain Hi-Flow Oxygen
Set up, Operate, and maintain the CC Ventilator
Collecting diagnostic samples, advanced 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 treatment/hospitalization and 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.
Understanding and able to follow protocol when administering and documenting controlled substances administered to patients.
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
Understanding and able to perform proper medical record documentation in accordance with hospital policy and the board of veterinary medical standards.
Conducting yourself in a professional manner each shift while providing continued support to your team members, patients, and clients.
Following proper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and team members.
Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership and direct supervisors while on shift.
On-Call availability for Criticalist