Animal Medical Centers - Licensed Veterinary Technician

The role

A Licensed Veterinary Technician will assist-lead the surgery department. You will work closely with the lead Licensed Veterinary Technician and provide leadership to other surgical technicians.

What you will do

• Assist-lead the surgery department
• Follow hospital surgical protocols
• Train others
• Place IV catheters
• Intubate
• Induce anesthesia
• Provide high quality pre- and post-operative patient support
• Provide leadership to other surgical technicians
• Collect blood, urine, and fecal samples and perform appropriate laboratory procedures
• Perform all procedures associated with radiology

Required qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Completion of 2 year accredited Veterinary Technician Program
• Current Virginia State License
• Knowledge of all veterinary medical and surgical procedures and products
• Ability to collect blood, urine, and fecal samples and perform appropriate laboratory procedures
• Ability to perform all procedures associated with radiology
• Ability to place an IV catheter and connect and monitor fluids
• Ability to monitor patient's vitals while under anesthesia
• Ability to medicate patients and provide nursing care
• Ability to perform dental procedures on sedated patients
• Ability to provide excellent customer service while educating clients

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Avimark

Benefits

• Referral Bonuses
• Exceptional Staff Pet Discounts
• Yearly Uniform Allowance
• Community outreach events
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs for continued education
• Rabies vaccine reimbursement
• 401(k) with matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Benefits

About the company

VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. They combine clinical insight with operational strength to support their teams.