Part-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician

Mission Veterinary Partners
Midlothian, VA, US
$25-$28 an hour
Part-time

Overview

Sycamore Veterinary Hospital has an opportunity for a Part-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team!

NEW GRADS WELCOME!!!! MENTORSHIP AVAILABLE!

Location :

13217 Midlothian Turnpike

Midlothian, Virginia 23113

Compensation : $25 - $28 commensurate with experience!

Shift Details : 3,4, or 5 day work week, flexible schedule, one Saturday per month (8am-2pm).

We have a 7 doctor practice that offers mentorship for those that are still growing their skill set.

The management style has structured supportive leadership with open communication. We are looking for someone with strong anesthesia and microscope skills, but we are willing to train if you are eager to learn.

We encourage career growth and continuing education for all members of our staff, regardless of position.

We want someone who is passionate about veterinary medicine and we like to hire based on personality, because you can always learn new skills.

This means we have been quite selective with our current staff and want the right fit for our close knit community at our hospital.

We have a variety of modalities and therapies available to our patients including ultrasound, laser therapy and we are Fear Free and Feline Friendly certified .

We will invest in your Fear Free training if you aren't trained. We also now offer Phovia. Phovia is a two part Fluorescent Light Therapy system that helps heal breaks in the skin barrier for dogs and cats.

It can be used for pyoderma, perianal fistulas, surgical incisions, interdigital furunculosis, and most other issues with the skin.

Job Summary : The Licensed Veterinary Technician 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 Licensed Veterinary Technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions :

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive.

The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.

  • Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
  • Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
  • Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
  • Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
  • Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
  • Maintain excellent client communication.
  • Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
  • Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
  • Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Additional Functions :

  • Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients.
  • Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
  • Provide feedback and changes to the training program.
  • Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as necessary.
  • Take part in training as necessary.
  • Participate in any special cleaning duties.
  • Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
  • Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
  • Delegate additional cleaning duties as necessary during slow times in the absence of a supervisor.
  • Identify areas or items needing additional attention.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • 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 employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
  • The employee must be confident around pets.

Required Education and Experience :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • State Department of Regulation Licensing required.
  • 1+ Years of Veterinary industry experience required.

Physical Requirements :

  • The employee 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 employee must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
  • The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
  • The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
  • The employee 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 employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • The employee 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.

Travel required : Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor visits and associate education.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

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