Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health • Clarksville, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Clarksville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty is searching for Veterinary Technicians and Assistants to join their growing team. This role offers the opportunity to see a variety of cases, utilize a full skill set, and learn new techniques in a state-of-the-art, recently renovated hospital. The hospital was established in 2020 and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, approximately 45 minutes northwest of Nashville. The hospital is 8500 square feet and is equipped with digital radiography, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, and a full on-site laboratory. In addition to emergency services, specialty services include surgery and internal medicine. The hospital's focus is on honoring the human-animal bond, patient care, client experience, and the health of the team, while also being committed to sustainable environmental practices with a comprehensive recycling and composting program.

Requirements

• At least 3+ year(s) of veterinary hospital experience or combination of experience and education.
• Highly skilled in veterinary triage, diagnostics, and nursing
• Must have strong veterinary medical knowledge and a detailed understanding of common disease processes and pharmacology
• Must be able to perform quick and efficient diagnostics, treatment, and procedures
• Must be exemplary in customer service, critical thinking, team-oriented attitude
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role

Nice To Haves

• Advanced skill set includes: central line placement, abdominocentesis, thoracocentesis, feeding tube placement, urinary catheter placement
• Fluency in multiple languages a plus

Responsibilities

• Determines levels of triage for ER patients
• Obtains history and puts history into electronic patient care system (EzyVet)
• Assists veterinarian in all aspects of care
• Restraint for physical examination, discussing estimate and plan with clients, carrying out diagnostics, procedures, and medication administration
• Patient diagnostics, procedures and treatment may include: IV catheter placement, blood work, urinalysis, radiographs, CT scans, CPR, sedation, anesthesia, medication administration (SQ, IM, IV routes of administration), medication dose calculation, knowledge of medication adverse effects
• Discharges patients including filling medication prescriptions, ensuring diagnostics and medications are complete, educating clients on at-home care, going over discharge instructions with clients

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k retirement planning and employer matching
• Discounted employee pet products and services
• C.E Allowance
• Scholarship and Sponsorship Program via Penn Foster
• Licensure Renewal and Out of State Licensure transfer reimbursements
• Uniform Allowance
• Cell Phone Discount
• YMCA Corporate Memberships
• Team building and Volunteer events
• Career Development strategies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed