Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery

The Virginia Veterinary Center in Short Pump, VA is hiring a full- time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our outstanding Surgery team!
 Compensation:

• Competitive compensation which is based on experience & skill level. Starting at $30/hr! 

• Day shift - 4/10-hour shifts per week.
• On- call schedule as needed.

• Employee Referral Bonus
• CE Allowance Available
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid License Renewal Fees
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Pet Discount
• Shift Differential Available for overnight shifts
• 401k
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• HSA/FSA

• Collecting diagnostic samples, imaging, and non-laboratory diagnostics (BP, EKG, SPO2) for analysis while understanding normal parameter markers to help facilitate in next steps of diagnostic preparation and communication to Veterinarians.
• Facilitate proper procedure for collecting and submitting diagnostic samples to outside laboratories.
• Assist Veterinarians in all aspects during surgical procedures from developing anesthetic protocol, administration of pre- medications and induction agents, intubation, surgical prep, maintenance and monitoring of general anesthesia, assist in surgical procedure as needed, recovery care of patients post anesthetic episodes, proper medical documentation of anesthesia monitoring, and understanding side effects of anesthetic agents being administered.
• Calculate, create, and administer constant rate infusions such as Dopamine CRIs, Fentanyl CRIs, Lidocaine CRIs, and more.
• Practicing patient and empathetic client service skills when communicating with clients at all stages of their visit, such as when triaging, discharging, or providing medical updates on hospitalized patients.
• Properly discharge patients by filling all required medications, ensuring patients are clean and comfortable, removing intravenous catheters, approving final invoices, and reviewing discharges with pet owners.

• Credentialed veterinary technician with strong technical skills (to include placing IV catheters, venipuncture, administering premedication, anesthesia induction & monitoring, patient preparation, surgical nursing, and perioperative nursing care, radiographs, etc.)   
• You can easily adapt to the different needs of each patient and are able to remain composed during stressful and emotional situations.   
• You are looking for a career and are passionate about learning and growing in the industry and caring for animals.   

• With our highly trained doctors, technicians, and state-of-the-art equipment, our team is able to perform advanced medical techniques providing excellent care and treatment services.
• You get to work alongside coworkers who are dedicated to growing their knowledge/experience, and creating an environment that allows you to learn, grow and continue to develop your own knowledge/skillset.
•  Leadership is actively involved and present. We care about our employees and your engagement in your job. We listen to your thoughts, opinions, and value your input as an employee.