Licensed Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care

Overview

Belmont Animal Hospital has an opportunity for an URGENT CARE Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician to join our team!

Location: 3206 Belmont Blvd. Nashville, Tennessee 37212

Compensation: $25-27/ hour based on experience with $4/hour UC shift differential

Ideal Candidate: 1 yrs clinic experience preferred

The goal at Belmont Animal Hospital is to provide high quality medical care that nurtures lasting client relationships. Our staff functions within a team driven environment that strives to exceed our clientele's expectations on every office visit. Each day we aim to improve the quality of life for both our patients and our clients. To reach this end, we hire only compassionate, hard working individuals that are avowed patient advocates.

Shift Details: Open to full or part- time. No boarding, grooming!

Clinic Hours: 7:30AM - 5:30PM Monday through Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8:00am - 8:00 pm

Benefits We Offer

• Industry leading pay for you, discounts for your furry friends!
• Medical, vision and dental benefits package.
• 401k program with company match starting day 1!
• A yearly scrub allowance for all employees.
• Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony - You'll get PTO and have the time to use it!
• Free virtual yoga, fitness and meditation classes for ALL employees.
• Free virtual registered dietitian lead wellness, nutrition and cooking classes for ALL employees.
• Quarterly bonus opportunities!
• Customized learning and developmental opportunities!
  
  

Job Summary: The Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician 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 Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician 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.
• 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.