Veterinary Technician - Floater
East Maryland Animal Hospital
Job Description
We are looking to add an experienced Veterinary Technician to our team. We are a growing 3-doctor practice with an amazing team and culture. We are looking for an individual who is compassionate, professional and strives to provide excellent customer and patient service. We value our team members and appreciate their hard work. We understand the importance of work and home life balance.
Our ideal candidate will have achieved their CVT and possess surgical experience with monitoring, intubating, IV catheter placement, digital dental x-rays, monitoring equipment, dental scaling, and assisting the doctor. However, we are willing to train the right individual!
The veterinary technician has many important responsibilities and plays many roles within the hospital. They apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.
The technician is routinely entrusted with patient assessments, anesthesia, procedures, and treatments. The technician must be a detail oriented person who can make good decisions, respond quickly and calmly to crises, and maintain high standards of patient care. Technicians need to communicate clearly with the doctor’s, other hospital personnel, and clients to ensure that patients receive the care that they need.
Technicians should enjoy working with diverse people and animals and be friendly and flexible in the face of varying expectations from clients and co-workers. Technicians must share a firm belief in the quality of care we provide and communicate this sense of assurance to clients. It is important to know and understand our services and recommendations and be able to clearly convey the value of the services to the clients. Excellent client communication skills and a commitment to outstanding client service are essential.
Required skills
- blood draws
- rooming pets, history intake, excellent communication skills
- running in-house lab, digital x-rays, computer skills, IV catheters, and TPR.
Education and Essential Qualifications
- Basic computer literacy including the ability to type on a computer keyboard, use a computer mouse, and view information on a computer screen is required.
- Employees must have the physical strength and ability to lift and carry a pet or other object weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Must be able to assist in lifting patients or other objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
- Technicians must be able to safely and competently operate equipment pertinent to carrying out their duties, including but not limited to laboratory equipment, anesthesia and dental equipment, and the xray machine and processor.
- Technicians must be able to view physical symptoms or medical problems, read medical instruments, and follow handwritten instructions.
General Job Requirements
- Follow all hospital standard procedures and protocols, both current and future, as contained within the training manuals or as written or communicated by doctors or other supervisory staff
- Carry out all duties in a professional and courteous manner and remain respectful and polite in speech, tone, and actions under all circumstances
- Remain flexible and willing to implement new or changing procedures in the future
- Follow OSHA standards and be familiar with Material Data Safety Sheets. Occupational hazards may include but are not limited to animal bite or scratch wounds and exposure to x-rays, anesthetic gases, CO2 Laser, caustic or toxic materials, and zoonotic diseases. Employees must follow all safety guidelines contained in the employee handbook and posted in hazardous areas.
What to expect at our hospital:
- Currently a 3 with capacity to increase to 4 doctors.
- Well equipped to with a K-Laser, New DR X-ray, Digital Dental X-Ray, Digicare Monitor, Procyte DX, Catalyst DX, Sedivue DX, O2 Chamber, Ultrasound
- Low turnover, many of our staff have been here 5+ years.
- Dedicated surgery technician and monitoring assistant.
- Extremely compliant clientele
- Collaborative mentorship and support from our doctors and team
- All UC/ER needs seen by doctor discretion. All UC/ER requests are handled by our Hospital Manager who scheduled per doctor preference and comfort level.
- Flexible appointment lengths- 30 min standard appt times (15 minutes allowable based on your preference).
Our state-of-the-art equipment include:
- K-Laser
- New DR X-ray
- Digital Dental X-Ray
- Digicare Monitor
- Procyte DX
- Catalyst DX
- Sedivue DX
- O2 Chamber
- Ultrasound
We are open 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday – Friday, and 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays, and closed on Sundays.
Experience with Avimark a plus!
Wages starting at $20hr. Actual rate of pay depends of experience and licensure.
Required background check and pre-employment drug testing.
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.
NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
