Licensed Veterinary Technician, Critical Care

Virginia Veterinary Centers in Short Pump, VA is hiring a full- time LVT to join our Critical Care team!

Compensation:

• Compensation is based on experience and skill set, ranging from $30-35/hr.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday Daytime hours TBD
• Holidays as needed

Benefits:

• Generous paid time off
• CE allowance
• Yearly scrub allowance
• Personal pet discount
• Paid License Renewals
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• Relocation Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance
• 401(k)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Referral program

Why choose VVC? VVC recognizes the struggles of veterinary professionals. We have an onsite Veterinary Wellbeing Specialist to help guide our team members to a better and healthier professional career. The culture of our hospital is one of our top priorities, we spend a lot of time training new employees, and our management is present. Work life balance is a key component to our team members. Most team members are off 2 weekends a month.

We are committed to the professional development of our team members and provide opportunities for advancement. Experience is always a plus, but we are also willing to train and mentor new graduates. We recognize the importance of work/life balance and strive to provide a schedule conducive to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all our employees. Students in their 3rd semester are welcome to apply (some scheduling limitations apply when working as a student LVT).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Obtain patient vitals and report any abnormalities to DVM.
• Maintain Recovery BLS and ALS certification.
• Knowledge and ability to demonstrate understanding of advanced disease processes including but not limited to: leptospirosis, tetanus, varying types of sepsis, varying types of shock, acute and chronic renal and hepatic injuries
• Above average venipuncture skills
• Ability to place, maintain, and trouble shoot a wide variety to catheter including but not limited too: jugular catheters, PICC lines, Arterial lines, female and male Urinary Catheters
• Calculate and adjust advanced CRIs including but not limited to: Fentanyl, Lidocaine, Norepinephrine, Dextrose, Insulin, KCL, KPhos
• Calculate and administer IV medications.
• Set up, Operate, and Maintain Hi-Flow Oxygen
• Set up, Operate, and maintain the CC Ventilator
• Collecting diagnostic samples, advanced imaging, and non-laboratory diagnostics (BP, EKG, SPO2) for analysis while understanding normal parameter markers to help facilitate in next steps of diagnostic preparation and communication to Veterinarians.
• Facilitate proper procedure for collecting and submitting diagnostic samples to outside laboratories.
• Assist Veterinarians in all aspects during treatment/hospitalization and procedures from developing anesthetic protocol, administration of pre-medications and induction agents, intubation, surgical prep, maintenance, and monitoring of general anesthesia, assist in surgical procedure as needed, recovery care of patients post anesthetic episodes, proper medical documentation of anesthesia monitoring, and understanding side effects of anesthetic agents being administered.
• Understanding and able to follow protocol when administering and documenting controlled substances administered to patients.
• Practicing patient and empathetic client service skills when communicating with clients at all stages of their visit, such as when triaging, discharging, or providing medical updates on hospitalized patients
• Properly discharge patients by filling all required medications, ensuring patients are clean and comfortable, removing intravenous catheters, approving final invoices, and reviewing discharges with pet owners
• Understanding and able to perform proper medical record documentation in accordance with hospital policy and the board of veterinary medical standards.
• Conducting yourself in a professional manner each shift while providing continued support to your team members, patients, and clients.
• Following proper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and team members.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership and direct supervisors while on shift.
• On-Call availability for Criticalist

We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.
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, Ethos Veterinary Health 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.