Licensed Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care

Overview

England Run Veterinary Clinic is opening URGENT CARE SERVICES to our community! We are looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team!      We are seeking confident technicians with great client communication skills! We are opening our practice to offer Urgent Care Services to our community. We are looking for a technican that can use their skills to their fullest and is quick thinking on their feet. We have a tight knit family atmosphere, offering a work life balance schedule with quality medicine. We are a 5 DVM,full-service veterinary medical facility located in Fredericksburg, VA. The professional and courteous staff at England Run seeks to provide the best possible medical, surgical, and dental care for their highly valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients.  Location: 756 Warrenton Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22406  Shift Schedule: Urgent Care hours will be offered Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00am- 8:00pm. Our general practice hours will remain 8:00am- 6:00pm M-F. This position can be part-time or full-time.  Compensation:  $31-33/hr with UC shift differential for any UC shift worked  Benefits we offer: 

• Medical Benefits package (FT only), vacation (FT only), 401k (match), scrub allowance, pet discounts & wellness programs.
• Flexible schedule with a focus on culture, wellness & balance.
• Customized learning and developmental opportunities!

Job Summary: The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures, and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The LVT will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact: 

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP. 

• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well. 
• Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.  
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.  
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM. 
• Maintain excellent client communication. 

• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.  
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.  
• Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate. 

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• State Department of Regulation Licensing required. 
• 1 Years of Veterinary industry experience required. 
• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills. 
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis. 
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections. 
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients. 
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients. 
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia. 
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently. 
•  The employee must be confident around pets. 

 

We put people first and never compromise on our values. 

Apply today for immediate consideration! 

 

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary : $31 - $33