Licensed Veterinary Technician, ER

Ethos Veterinary Health•Short Pump, VA

42d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Veterinary Centers in Short Pump, VA is hiring a part-time LVT to join our emergency team! This role involves working 2 12-hour shifts on weekends, specifically Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 12am, with holidays as needed. The position offers a compensation of $35/hr plus a $3,000 sign-on bonus for qualified LVTs. VVC recognizes the struggles of veterinary professionals and has an onsite Veterinary Wellbeing Specialist. The hospital culture is a top priority, with extensive training for new employees and present management. Work-life balance is a key component, with most team members off two weekends a month. Working in the ER provides the opportunity to be one of the first to see and treat a patient, use technical skills in advanced ways, experience a variety of cases, and learn continuously. Ethos Veterinary Health is the new name for the industry-leading community, bringing together a dynamic network of approximately 145 hospitals with a team of experts and cutting-edge technology. Their commitments to the industry, profession, teammates, and patients remain strong. Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Ability to work 2 12-hour shifts on weekends (Saturday & Sunday, 12pm - 12am).
Willingness to work holidays as needed.
Understanding and ability to follow protocol when administering and documenting controlled substances.
Knowledge of proper OSHA protocols and commitment to completing OSHA-related trainings.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an emergency veterinary setting.
Ability to use technical skills in advanced ways.
Capability to stay calm and react quickly during life-threatening circumstances.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients, ensuring comfort, safety, and medical stability throughout their stay.
Administer prescribed treatments, including medications, IV fluids, nutritional support, wound care, and physical therapy exercises as directed.
Place and manage indwelling catheters, including central lines, PICC lines, peripheral catheters, and urinary catheters.
Assist in placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters, nasogastric tubes, central lines, JP drains, thoracic tubes, and esophageal feeding tubes.
Understanding and able to follow protocol when administering and documenting controlled substances administered to patients.
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.
Collaborate with specialty services (Neurology, Surgery, Anesthesia, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology) to carry out care plans and facilitate ongoing diagnostics.
Prepare patients for discharge, including review of at-home care instructions and medication plans.
Alert the DVM to any changes in patient status, including but not limited to pain levels, vital sign fluctuations, and unexpected clinical findings.