Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (Lvmt)

Job Description

Credentialed or Experienced Veterinary Technician

Are you a credentialed or experienced Veterinary Technician interested in working in an environment where your education and talents are greatly valued? Southern Veterinary Center believes in investing in our staff members to create a long-term team that enjoys working together to provide a pleasant, productive, and rewarding environment!

We are seeking a full time licensed veterinary technician or an advanced veterinary assistant.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists the veterinarian during examination of animals, providing restraint as needed in order to work safely and effectively.

• Accurately prepares and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.

• Successfully perform treatment plan skills such as SQ, IV fluid set up and administration, medication administration, ear cleaning, wound treatment, anal gland expression, nail trim.

• Prepares animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and placing IV catheters.

• Performs routine dental prophylaxis, and obtains accurate dental radiographs under the direction of the veterinarian.

• Assists doctor with all surgical procedures: including accurately administers and monitors anesthesia under the direction of the veterinarian.

• Obtains radiographs of animals with knowledge of proper positioning and safety techniques.

• Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery.

• Successfully collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination, including but not limited to blood, urine, and fecal samples.

• Successfully performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, feces, and additional cytologies to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.

• Correctly obtain patient vitals, communicate values to veterinarian and triage patients appropriately.

• Administers emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life-saving procedures.

• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.

• Provides the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed.

• Accurately fills prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.

• Maintains clean examination rooms and treatment areas.

• Works collaboratively with veterinarians to ensure that all animals are being cared for properly and moving through the system efficiently.

• Effectively place IV catheter, and jugular, cephalic, and saphenous venipuncture.

• Provide maintenance care for hospitalized patients.

• In depth client communication skills pertaining to veterinary medicine.

• Accurate controlled substance handling, monitoring, and reporting.

• Monitor patient status and bring attention to doctor for unusual actions or eliminations.

• Successfully administer injections SQ, IM, and IV per instructed by veterinarian.

• Assist with safe/proper restraint, including utilizing fear free techniques.

• Cleaning and sanitizing all treatment areas, exam rooms, and reception areas.

• Restocking all hospital supplies in treatment areas and exam rooms.

• Walking, feeding, and medicating any boarding or hospitalized patients in the facility.

• Ensure all veterinarian prescribed treatments and medications are completed and charged to the client accurately.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• Certification as a Veterinary Technician or experience as advanced veterinary assistant.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment.

• Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.

• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.

• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.

• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.

• Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate

• Career growth opportunities

• CE allowance for credentialed technicians

• Paid time off

• Quarterly bonus opportunities (Staff incentive program)

• 401k with employer match/profit sharing

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance

For more information about our hospital, please visit https://www.southernvet.net/

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health's innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.