Licensed Veterinary Technician, Urgent Care

Ethos Veterinary Health•Midlothian, VA

1d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Veterinary Centers in Midlothian, VA is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our outstanding Emergency team! This role offers the opportunity to build advanced ER/CC skills working hands-on with high-acuity cases while working at the top of your license, making a real impact every shift. The Virginia Veterinary Centers Midlothian has been serving the community since 2001. 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

Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT)
Emergency or critical care experience preferred
Strong technical and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment

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