Licensed Veterinary Technician Job at Mission Veterinary Partners
Overview:
Job Summary: The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures, and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The LVT will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities. Responsibilities:
Physical Requirements:
Qualifications:
We put people first and never compromise on our values.
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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We have an opportunity for a
experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team
at Riverside Veterinary Hospital in Rocky Mount, North Carolina!
Shift Details: This is a Full Time position (30+hours/week)
Location:
Riverside is equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment and treatment modalities.
We offer a fun, yet professional atmosphere with an emphasis on life-long learning and development. We focus on integrity and transparent communication for all team members. Come join our team.
If you have proven technical skills, a desire to enjoy your workdays, and the ability to embrace positive change, we look forward to learning about you.
We offer a generous benefits package including a yearly continuing education stipend, up to 4% 401k employer match, annual bonus opportunities and much more.
99 Success Court
Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804
Compensation: $19 - $23/hr based on experience plus annual bonus opportunities.
Rocky Mount, North Carolina is centrally located to many of
North Carolina's hot spots! Just a little over 2 hours from the beautiful North Carolina coastline, you can enjoy country living with quick weekend getaways to the beach!! Do you love the mountains? You are a short commute from the beautiful skyline of the Great Smoky Mountains!! Plan a weekend trip to the Foothills or Asheville with endless entertainment for the entire family!
RIverside Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA accreditited hospitall. Acreditation signifies that our veterinary practice has met or exceeded stringent quality standards that encompass all aspects of veterinary medicine, from pain management to medical record-keeping, and has committed to a path of continuous improvement.
Riverside is equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment and treatment modalities.
We strive for excellence and offer professional support and training. We expect that you will be willing and able to keep up with the best practices and newest technologies with our support and training along the way.
We offer a fun, yet professional atmosphere with an emphasis on life-long learning and development. We focus on integrity and transparent communication for all team members. Come join our team.
If you have proven technical skills, a desire to enjoy your workdays, and the ability to embrace positive change, we look forward to learning about you.
We offer a generous benefits package including a yearly continuing education stipend, up to 4% 401k employer match, annual bonus opportunities and much more.
Job Summary: The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures, and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The LVT will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Veterinary Technician Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include all aspects of patient care, including surgery prep and recovery, radiology, blood draws, cytology, dentistry (including dental radiology), administering medication and treatments as prescribed by the doctors, and client communication. Veterinary Technicians will also administer and monitor anesthesia, place IV catheters and perform subgingival scaling on dental patients. The ideal candidate will:
- Accurately perform medical math calculations including drug dosages and fluid rates.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Show initiative to continue his/her education and have excellent follow-through skills.
- Be able to negotiate with difficult people and problem solve.
- Stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis
- Enjoy working with people and animals and be able to deal with animals even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
- Be flexible in attitude and work habits.
Physical Requirements:
- The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
- The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
- The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
- The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
- The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
- The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
MVP
Benefits
we offer:
- Industry leading pay for you, discounts for your furry friends!
- Medical, vision and dental benefits package.
- 401k program with company match starting day 1!
- A yearly scrub allowance for all employees.
- Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony - You'll get PTO and have the time to use it!
- Free virtual yoga, fitness and meditation classes for ALL employees.
- Free virtual registered dietitian lead wellness, nutrition and cooking classes for ALL employees.
- Quarterly bonus opportunities!
- Customized learning and developmental opportunities!
Qualifications:
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quired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The veterinary technician must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.- Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
- Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
- Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
- Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
- Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
- The veterinary technician must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
- The veterinary technician must be confident around pets.
We put people first and never compromise on our values.
Apply today for immediate consideration!
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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