Veterinary Technician

Coastal Animal Referral Emergency • Williamsburg, VA

381d • $49,920 - $66,560

About The Position

The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) at Coastal Animal Referral Emergency (CARE) plays a crucial role in providing high-quality care to companion animals. This position involves direct client communication, patient care, and training of veterinary assistants, ensuring that all medical procedures are performed to the highest standards. The LVT will work closely with a dedicated team, utilizing their skills in emergency medicine and animal care while adhering to the core values of the organization: Be Nice, See Patients, and Do the Medicine.

Requirements

• Licensed Veterinary Technician Certificate (required)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills (required)
• 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital setting (required)
• 1 year of experience in an emergency veterinary hospital setting (preferred)
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines (preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in emergency veterinary care
• Knowledge of advanced diagnostic procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Address client medical questions and provide updates for hospitalized patients.
• Safely restrain animals and assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures.
• Prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, and monitor them during surgery and recovery.
• Monitor and provide treatment to hospitalized patients, alerting veterinarians to any changes in condition.
• Maintain surgical materials and instruments, and report any defective equipment.
• Assist with dispensing medications and preparing prescription labels.
• Follow safety guidelines and administer injections, perform laboratory tests, and conduct emergency treatments.
• Triage patients and assess their critical nature, obtaining necessary permissions and vital signs.
• Create SOAP documents and input subjective information during the triage process.
• Monitor ICU patients for pain and discomfort, ensuring timely treatments and alerting doctors of any changes.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Stipend
• Pet Insurance Stipend
• 120 hours PTO
• 401K with match contribution
• Employee Discount
• Life Insurance
• Meals provided

What This Job Offers

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