Licensed Veterinary Technician
Summit Veterinary Referral Center is hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians for our Specialty and Emergency departments.
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Job Summary:
We are currently seeking Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our team. You will work with our veterinary team to provide high-quality medical care to both pets and their owners. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be adaptable, have a positive attitude, and a passion for animal care.
Qualifications:
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Must possess a valid license as a Veterinary Technician or be board eligible
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Minimum of two years of experience working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
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Experience in specialty medicine preferred, but we are willing to train the right person
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Responsibilities:
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Proper handling and restraint of medically compromised patients
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Triage and intake skills/TPR
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Critical thinking in emergency setting
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Perform technical procedures such as venipuncture, administering IV fluids, and catheter placement.
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Perform drug calculations, administer controlled and non controlled medications PO, SQ, IM, and IV as directed by the veterinarian.
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Monitor, induce, maintain and recover patients undergoing anesthetic procedures
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Provide nursing care and treatment to hospitalized patients
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Educate pet owners on post-operative and at-home care for their pets.
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Assist with advanced imaging (Fluoroscopy/X-ray/Ultrasound/MRI/CT)
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Communicate with other departments within the hospital or clinic for the overall success of the practice.
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Availability:
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10 hour shifts 4 times per week
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1 scheduled weekend shift per week required
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On-call shift rotation required once trained
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Department coverage needed:​
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Emergency/ICU
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Day Shifts (6am-6pm)​
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Swing Shifts (Shifts start times vary from 8a-4am)
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Overnight (6pm-6am)
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Internal Medicine
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Neurology
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Benefits:
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**Hiring Bonus/Relocation assistance Available**
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Hourly pay range- $24.00 - $35.00 depending on experience
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Shift differential for any shift hours worked within 6p-6am $3/hr Mon-Thurs and $5/hr Fri-Sun
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We look forward to hearing from you!
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Summit Veterinary Referral Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer