Licensed Veterinary Technician LVT RVT CVT

Company: Fixin' To Save Spay & Neuter Clinic
Location: Hayes
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

*Description*Are you tired of dealing with aggressive, overbearing owners? HQHV Spay and Neuter clinics offer you the ability to care for the patients you love with very little interaction with their owners. And no more working late nights, weekends, or holidays!!Fixin to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic, a program of Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society seeks to hire an additional Licensed Veterinary Technician to help support our mission of providing high-quality medical care to community pets. If you share our passion for helping animals who need us most, Fixin to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic is the place to be!Our team is small but mighty. This is an opportunity to enjoy meaningful work in animal welfare and help to grow a much-needed service in the community!*Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:** Handle and track controlled substances for large volumes of surgical patients* Efficiently pre-medicate, induce, and intubate all patients as necessary* Able to monitor anesthesia, with a clear idea of abnormal conditions* Ensure prompt and accurate paperwork procedures are followed each day* Follow all written and verbally communicated departmental standard operating procedures* Train veterinary assistants to utilize our patient care protocols* Able to respond appropriately during an emergency, able to take directions from a veterinarian and direct others during the event, and maintain competency during CPR procedures* Effectively team lead, displaying a positive attitude and acting as a motivating force for all staff* Able to efficiently run clinic team and maintain the surgical flow* Able to perform all job functions of a veterinary assistant* Demonstrates good speed when necessary* Competently handles surgical complications and rechecks* Effectively critiques breaks in sterility* Effectively critiques and suggests additional disease control measures* Understands and practices low-stress animal handling* Communicates effectively with clients and colleagues* Must work collaboratively with the clinic director, veterinarian, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and receptionist*Physical requirements:** Must be able to work standing or sitting for 8 or more hours* Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds with help* Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly* Must be able to see fine detail in a variety of situations* Must be able to safely pre-medicate feral cats*Education, Experience:** Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Virginia* Must maintain all current and correct licensure* Experience working in a high-volume spay/neuter clinic preferred*Reports to*: Clinic Director*Classification: *Full-Time*Hours: *Monday - Thursday 7:15 - 5:15 No nights, weekends, or holidays!!!*Compensation: *Hourly rate commensurate with experience, with paid time offJob Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: From $24.00 per hourExpected hours: 10 40 per weekBenefits:* Employee discount* Health insurance* Paid time offSchedule:* Day shiftApplication Question(s):* Is your Licensed Veterinary Technician certification up to date?Experience:* Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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