Veterinary Technician-Vrcc Cardiology

Position:

Cardiology veterinary technician (RVT/CVT/LVT preferred)

Position Overview:

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Cardiology has an excellent relationship with our clients, patients, and referring veterinarians. You will be a key member in maintaining this relationship. The ideal candidate will show a desire to learn and improve on their cardiology knowledge. We offer monthly Cardiology CE and can provide specialized education per individual team member's desires. We are a flexible, relaxed, and fun-loving group. With a rotating schedule of four, ten-hour shifts a week, we are able to accommodate work life balance with time-off, PTO, and rotating paid holiday days off.

Responsibilities:

• Working with clients to room appointments, record patient history, and perform diagnostic testing for appointments.

• Routinely perform radiographs, Doppler blood pressures, blood work, and assist with echocardiograms.

• Provide outstanding client care and communication with emphasis on phone work.

• Assisting with interventional surgical procedures (patent ductus arteriosus closure, balloon valvuloplasty, pacemaker implantation)

• Travel to remote location (Colorado Springs) for appointments on a rotating twice a month schedule with all staff.

• Patient care for hospitalized cardiology patients.

• Emergency care for cardiac emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of working knowledge in veterinary medicine. RVT/LVT/CVT preferred.

• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community.

• Excellent client communication and education skills required.

• Comfortable performing phlebotomy, peripheral venous catheter placements, Doppler blood pressure readings, basic restraint, basic medication administration (IV/SQ/IM/PO), and have basic understanding of patient care (husbandry, vitals, oxygen therapy, etc).

• Cardiology knowledge is not necessary; however, an inquisitive mind and interest in learning is.

VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital located in Englewood, Colorado. We see patients from both as referrals from general practice veterinarians, as well as directly from clients in need of specialty veterinary care for their pet. We specialize in Cardiology, Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Oncology & Radiation Therapy, as well as orthopedic and soft tissue Surgery.

VRCC is looking to welcome a Veterinary Technician to our highly collaborative Cardiology team! Cardiology Veterinary Technicians will work closely with Cardiologists on patient appointments, Echocardiograms, inpatient and outpatient treatments, as well as specialized surgical procedures. If you are looking to grow your skills in specialty medicine on a supportive team, apply now!

Pay Range

$24-$30 USD

PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation's leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.

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