Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician - PetVet Care Centers
Vienna, VA
About the Job
The Hope Advanced Veterinary Center's Emergency Department is seeking veterinary professionals who are passionate about providing excellent patient care and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Our collaborative team of technicians, assistants, and doctors has fostered a culture of safety and value, where every staff member contributes their expertise, resulting in greater achievements together.
Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician Responsibilities:
- Deliver quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients.
- Perform examinations, diagnostics, and assist in surgeries.
- Provide nursing care, feeding, and general patient support.
- Maintain medical supplies and equipment.
- Oversee patient triage, discharge, and medical record upkeep.
Essential Position Functions:
- Conduct examinations, interviews, and diagnostic tests to determine animal requirements.
- Provide comprehensive care including vital signs, medications, and wound care.
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and procedures.
- Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology for optimal pet care.
- Manage medications, maintain cleanliness, and follow sterilization protocols.
- Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with pet owners.
- Perform equipment maintenance, inventory management, and supply ordering.
- Stay updated with industry knowledge through education.
- Release groomed animals to owners and follow instructions.
- Complete additional assigned duties as needed.
Schedule:
- Overnight shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Rotating Shift
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation's leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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