LVT - Part-Time, ER

Ethos Veterinary Health•Short Pump, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Veterinary Centers in Short Pump, VA is hiring a part-time LVT to join our emergency team. This role involves working 2 12-hour shifts, specifically every Saturday and Sunday from 12 PM to 12 AM, with holidays as needed. Working in an ER setting provides 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 hospital culture is a priority, with significant training for new employees and present management. Work-life balance is emphasized, with most team members off two weekends a month. The company is committed to professional development and offers opportunities for advancement. While experience is a plus, new graduates are welcome to apply as training and mentorship are provided. Students in their 3rd semester are also encouraged to apply, with some scheduling limitations for student LVTs. Ethos Veterinary Health is the new industry-leading community formed by legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals, comprising approximately 145 hospitals with a focus on advancing animal health and patient outcomes.

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.
Understanding and able to follow protocol when administering and documenting controlled substances administered to patients.
Following proper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and team members.
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.