Veterinary Technician - Surgery
Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (AVSE)
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Veterinary Technician
DEPARTMENT: Clinical
SUPERVISOR: Clinical operations manager
GENERAL PURPOSE:
A Licensed/Credentialed Veterinary Technician for AVSE supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. You will assist in providing patient care, assist with examinations, provide nursing care, and maintain patient medical records. (S)he must act in accordance with state guidelines, and maintain proper licensure and continued education credits at all times.
Essential Job Functions:
Responsible for upholding appropriate standards of care, in accordance with the medical standards set forth by the Medical Director, and assigned deparment.
- Review care plans and records, complete laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
- Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, and drugs.
- Demonstrate proper restraining of patients.
- Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs.
- Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
- Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner.
- Proficient in catheter placement, phlebotomy, drug administration and digital radiology.
- Advanced skill in sedation, anesthesia, and monitoring
Surgery Services
- Demonstrate proficient skill and knowledge of the scope of practice for a credentialed technician in the state of Georgia
- Knowledge of advanced medical mathematics
- Skills in anesthetic crisis managment
- Minimum of 2 years as veterinary technician in surgical setting preferred
- Proven experience in pre/intra/post- operative care
- Strong knowledge of verterinary pharmacology and pain management
- BLS/ALS requested but not required
Qualifications:
- CVT, LVT, RVT, LVMT REQUIRED
- Ability to lift/move 50lbs
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
- Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Health 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, EVH 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.
Ethos Veterinary Health 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.
