LVT, Dix Hills Animal Hospital, New York

Suveto•Huntington, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Dix Hills Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is a full-service veterinary hospital located in Huntington, New York. Our veterinary services are available six days a week, with a state-of-the-art emergency care facility. Our professional and courteous health care team aspires to excellence in medical treatment, quality, and client service. We utilize cutting-edge knowledge, equipment, and techniques to care for your pets and exceed your expectations. We recognize the bond between people and pets and treat them as part of the family.

Requirements

Full-time experienced LVT, Licensed Veterinary Technician.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
Manage and provide for the patient's needs.
Triage patients and determine if patient is stable or critical.
Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in files.
Assist veterinarian in all aspects during surgical procedures; pre-medication, set up, induction, preparation, maintenance of general anesthesia, surgical monitoring, surgical assisting, recovery, writing post op orders and pain management protocols.
Perform blood collection via all routes and ability to know best collection method based on individual patient needs or specific test requirements.
Preparation of fluid therapy- infusion pump/syringe pump set up, appropriate IVF set up, fluid types and rates for administration, CRI calculations and monitoring.
Assist with dosage calculations and dispensing of medication including controlled substances as well as advanced emergency drug calculations, dosing and administering route protocols and common contraindications.
Monitor daily activities of in-hospital patients both stable or who require advanced monitoring.
Communicate with doctors, technicians, office staff and clients regarding status of patients.
Prepare patients for discharge to owners including client education about home care and medication to be given.
Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns and complaints.
Document legibly and keep accurate medical records in accordance to hospital policy.
Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.