Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Oakdale Animal Hospital, located in Brandon, MS, is proud to serve the Brandon and Flowood, MS areas for everything pet-related. Our team is committed to educating our clients on how to keep their pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise. Our team stays on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery.

Position Skills:

• Patient examinations, auscultation of heart and lung sounds, determine normal/abnormal TPRs and QATS.
• Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms.
• Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals.
• Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members.
• Surgical assisting; preparing and maintaining the surgical environment in order to ensure an asepsis environment for both patient and personal safety.
• Anesthesia monitoring and endotracheal intubation.
• Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, providing high quality physical and psychological needs of the patient during any hospitalization stay or visit.
• Proficient in dental prophylaxis.
• Pharmacy and pharmacology knowledge including: preparing and dispensing medications, calculating dosages, recognizing adverse reactions, knowledge of regulations regarding the safe handling of biohazardous materials.

Position Requirements:

• Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT).
• 4 -10 hour shifts and rotating Saturday's
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.

Benefits:

• Pay range of $20.00-$25.00 per hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth.
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
• Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021)

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Brandon, MS 39047: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25