Veterinary Technician/Assistant Specialty Floater

PetVet Care Centers • Matthews, NC

83d • $25 - $32

About The Position

Carolina Veterinary Specialists is looking for a qualified Veterinary Technician (or assistant) to join our Specialty departments at the Matthews clinic. The schedule is a 5-day work week from 8am to 4pm. You will work with all the Specialty services when there is a need. A specialty floater would be a team player willing to work with all departments, including Surgery, Neurology, Internal medicine, Cardiology, Medical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology. You will assist both the Doctors and support staff in their day to day functions and be trained in all aspects of each service.

Requirements

• At least 1+ year of experience as a technician or assistant
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision as well as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and good organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Capability to lift 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of standard veterinary medications
• Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, general laboratory, anesthesia and pharmacology skills
• Knowledge of normal patient parameters
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to administer and knowledge of medication and fluid therapies
• Knowledge of critical nursing care and steps to take in the event of patient compromise
• Ability to administer safe and appropriate fluid therapy
• Ability to monitor anesthesia safely
• Credential technician preferred

Responsibilities

• Take accurate history for patients
• Client Communication according to hospital policy
• Oversee and approve as necessary, appointment schedule and emergency add-on patients
• Ability to perform safe, accurate drug calculations
• Appropriately restrain patients for examinations, procedures and blood draws
• Proactive role in patient hospitalization and treatment procedures
• Properly prep and scrub patients for sterile procedures
• Maintain anesthesia for all procedures requiring it
• Monitor patient parameters and notify doctor of potential concerns
• Provide patient and compassionate nursing care for debilitated patients
• Set up constant rate infusions (CRI)
• Acquisition of imaging including radiographs and computed tomography (CT)
• Set up and assist with endoscopic procedures
• Maintain the efficiency of the service by utilizing time management skills to recognize and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Be particularly compassionate and patient with clients experiencing grief

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services