Veterinary Assistant - Bedrock Veterinary Specialists
Cornelius, NC 28031
About the Job
Bedrock Veterinary Specialists is built on a foundation of caring professionals providing highly competent and compassionate surgical care. We chose the name BEDROCK to reflect this core commitment to our clients and their pets. With more than 67 years of combined surgical experience, our team of board-certified veterinary surgeons partners with your primary care veterinarian to provide expert, compassionate care for your pet.
Overview:Swing/Overnight Veterinary ICU Treatment Veterinary Assistant
Bedrock Veterinary Specialists is searching to add an OVERNIGHT TECHNICIAN to our team!
At Bedrock we focus on the core principle of CARING PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING EXPERT AND COMPASSIONATE CARE! This foundational principle is the BEDROCK from which we will build and grow! We believe the quality of our team members is the “secret sauce” to our success. We define success as consistently producing high quality medical care that results in the improvement of our patients’ quality of life ultimately enhancing our patients’ relationships with their families. We have very high expectations of our team and a supportive culture which will help to provide a sense of pride and fulfillment at work. We believe that our core values are values from which we live and make decisions by, not words on a document. Bedrock’s core values are:
- Integrity
- Kindness
- Accountability
- Team over self
- Solid work ethic
- Fun work environment
- Gossip/ drama free workplace
- Profitability and financial responsibility
As an overnight technician at Bedrock you will be responsible for caring and advocating for our post operative and hospitalized patients. Our goals overnight are to keep our patients safe and comfortable. You will need experience in performing basic vitals as well as communicating concerns for patients and relaying diagnostic results as needed. You will also need to have experience in placing IV catheters and running blood work. Some restocking and cleaning will also be a portion of the overnight duties. We do not have an emergency or urgent care facility so your patient care responsibilities can be focused on our post operative and hospitalized patients. Our facility will be locked and secure overnight. At Bedrock we place a very high value on our culture and add only kind and competent team members. We strive to have a fun work environment and supportive team. We have several social events throughout the year including our annual Bedrock Prom and Technician appreciation dinner.
Responsibilities / Qualifications:
Position Requirements:
- Confident in IV catheter placement, experience in restraining patients of all sizes and
personalities, strong interpersonal skills, and successful experiences with overnight shifts. - Pay will commensurate with experience
- High School diploma or GED certificate
- RVT or LVT are preferred but not required
- Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
- Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
- Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Pay range of $24.00 - $27.00/hr based on experience
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Short Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
- SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
- Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
- Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).
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