Licensed Veterinary Technician- Part-Time, ER
About The Position
Virginia Veterinary Centers in Short Pump, VA is hiring a part-time LVT to join our emergency team! This role offers the opportunity to be one of the first to see and treat a patient, use technical skills in advanced ways, and experience a variety of cases. The team is committed to professional development and provides opportunities for advancement. New graduates are welcome to apply, and training and mentorship are available. The schedule is designed to support work/life balance, with most team members off two weekends a month. Students in their 3rd semester are also encouraged to apply, with some scheduling limitations.
Requirements
- Students in their 3rd semester are welcome to apply (some scheduling limitations apply when working as a student LVT).
Nice To Haves
- Experience is always a plus
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.
- Understand and follow protocol when administering and documenting controlled substances administered to patients.
- Follow proper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA-related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment.
- 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.
Benefits
- 3,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401k with employer match
- paid time off (including sick time)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
