Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) - Emergency

EVG Specialty Network • Washington, DC

312d • $40 - $45

About The Position

Friendship Hospital for Animals is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic veterinary technicians to join our team. Various shifts are available in our Emergency/Progressive Care Unit. Schedules will include at least one weekend day. A successful candidate would be dedicated to providing a high level of care to both our patients and clients, have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and be adaptable to a dynamic workload. As a Patient Care Technician, you will provide compassionate nursing care to patients hospitalized in the PCU and act as advocate for all patients in your care. You will assist Urgent care doctors with exams and perform inpatient and outpatient treatments per their instruction.

Requirements

• Animal handling skills and at least a basic understanding of animal behavior and low stress handling techniques
• Ability to remain calm and multi-task in a stressful environment
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals
• Ability to work positively as a team player
• Ability to learn, apply new skills and follow through with directions/tasks
• Ability to effectively problem solve and make decisions as needed
• Ability to learn and use computers, technical machinery and laboratory equipment
• Ability to lift 40 lbs
• Ability to stand for 8 hours

Responsibilities

• Participate in the team with a positive attitude
• Triage incoming patients and perform outpatient diagnostics and treatments
• Perform technical skills including, but not limited to, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, diagnostic imaging, and blood pressure measurement
• Perform CPR under the direction of the supervising veterinarian
• Assist Veterinarians in sedated procedures and other duties
• Actively participate in the training and mentoring of all assistants and junior technicians
• Teach CR lectures for support staff
• Provide technical and nursing care to patients while using critical thinking skills
• Provide compassion and excellent client care to the owners of our patients
• Perform hospital sanitation and maintain treatment stock as needed
• Participate in continuing education and actively work to increase skill set
• Generate solutions for problems or challenges in the department
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Hospital provided life insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off
• CE compensation
• Pet care discounts
• Metro discounts
• Signing bonus for LVT/CVT/RVT with VTS from ANY state

What This Job Offers