ACCRC Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Virginia Tech•Roanoke, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
The ACCRC Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) will provide technical support to all aspects of the Veterinary Oncology service. The ACCRC LVT will provide support to Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Surgical Oncology on a rotating schedule; overnight shifts will be required. A successful candidate will be able to foster a compassionate and low stress environment for our patients and clients.
Requirements
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Veterinary Technician (LVT)
- Proficient in basic nursing skills and CPR
- Able to place intravenous catheters and intubate patients
- Experience inducing and monitoring anesthesia
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow instructions
- Proficient computer skills
- Flexibility and ability to rotate through departments as needed
- Self-motivated, positive and team oriented
- Rabies prophylaxis will be required and provided by the employer
- Criminal conviction check
Nice To Haves
- 2-years working in a veterinary clinical setting
- Experience in critical care nursing, internal medicine, medical oncology or anesthesia preferred
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- In-take of patients
- Client communication
- Venipuncture/IVC placement
- In-house diagnostic testing
- Radiology (X-Ray/CT/US)
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical assistance
- Medication administration
- Administration of chemotherapy agents
- Treatment room management
- Maintaining a positive, safe, and clean work environment
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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