Licensed Veterinary Technician, ER
Ethos Veterinary Health•Midlothian, VA
•$29 - $35•Onsite
About The Position
The Virginia Veterinary Centers in Midlothian, VA is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our outstanding Emergency team! Our emergency department offers immediate triage and treatment for urgent situations. Our doctors have obtained intensive training in addressing life-threatening conditions and have the latest technology at their fingertips. We strongly believe that communication is one of THE MOST effective tools. With that, we stay in close contact with our patients’ primary care veterinarian and collaborate with specialists to help make the best decisions for our patients.
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technician
Responsibilities
- Facilitate and assist in Triaging of incoming patients to the ER
- Collect diagnostic samples, imaging, and non-laboratory diagnostics (BP, EKG, SPO2) for analysis while understanding normal parameter markers
- Facilitate proper procedure for collecting and submitting diagnostic samples to outside laboratories
- Obtain and perform orders from Veterinarians for outpatient treatments and hospitalizations while understanding all the steps associated with hospitalization including IV Catheter placement, fluid therapy, creating electronic treatment sheets, calculating, and administering required medications, and calculating and administering fluid bolus requirements
- Assist in placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters, nasogastric tubes, central lines, JP drains, thoracic tubes, and esophageal feeding tubes
- Assist Veterinarians in all aspects during surgical 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
- Understand and follow protocol when administering and documenting controlled substances administered to patients
- Calculate, create, and administer constant rate infusions such as Dopamine CRIs, Fentanyl CRIs, Lidocaine CRIs, and more
- Able to perform blood typing, crossmatches, set up for transfusions, and understanding clinical signs of transfusion related reactions
- Practice 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
- Understand and perform proper medical record documentation in accordance with hospital policy and the board of veterinary medical standards
- Assist Veterinary Assistants in completion of End of Shift checklists to properly prepare for your relieving teams’ success on shift, including restocking, logging controlled substances, cleaning kennels, vacuuming, and mopping
- Conduct yourself in a professional manner each shift while providing continued support to your team members, patients, and clients
- Follow proper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and team members
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- PTO + Time and a half on working holidays
- Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance
- Paid License Renewal Fees
- Employee Pet Discount
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Available
- 401k, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, HSA/ FSA
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
