What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) position at MedVet?
$1,000 Sign on Bonus for Credentialed Technicians
MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. Things like chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology and so much more! We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team.
We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates.
We are looking for:
Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS)
A Veterinary Technician Specialist provides primary clinical support to veterinarians and patients. A VTS candidate will collaborate with Veterinary Specialists and local Leadership to advance patient care through aiding in workflow improvements, advancement of processes, assisting in and delivery of training and clinical team member continuing education.
The successful candidate is team oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, is dedicated to practicing the highest quality veterinary care and is committed to promoting a teaching environment. This position provides an opportunity to work with board certified veterinary specialists and the ability to provide cutting-edge veterinary care in partnership with area primary practice veterinarians.
What you’ll do:
- Perform daily responsibilities of a Credentialed Technician
- Respond quickly and calmly to critical situations, and maintain high standards of patient care
- Communicating professionally with clients, referral partners and co-workers both in person and on the phone
- Ability to develop and deliver in house trainings and continuing education both within MedVet and for the Referral Partner Community
- Mentor and onboard new team members
- Provide Client and Referral Partner Education
- Assist Veterinary Specialists in specialty procedures
- Assist in chemotherapy protocols
- Drug calculations as they relate to treatment plans
- Vertical-flow hood and maintenance
- Clinical studies/trials
- Extravasation protocols/safety
- Administration of chemotherapy, requiring excellent venipuncture skills and IV catheter placement
- Coordinate and manage client communication/education via phone and email
- Manage appointments, obtain histories, invoicing, patient discharges, scheduling
- Accurate and thorough documentation in medical records
- Clinical studies/trials
Who you are:
- VTS Certification from a NAVTA; recognized academy required
- Utilize critical thinking skills
- Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
- Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Perks and Benefits include:
- Strong career growth and personal development opportunities
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Vision and Dental
- HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending
- 401k with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
- Elective Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and company paid Long Term Disability
- Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program
Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug-free organization, therefore employment with MedVet is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check.
