Licensed Veterinary Technician 11.2024

Description

Position Summary

Manchester Vet Services is looking to hire a Register/Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Technician team. This is a full-time position. Compensation for this role is a $17-50-$25/hour based on experience with opportunities for overtime. Generous benefits package for full-time employees including health insurance (single and family), 401k, supplemental insurance, paid time off, scrub allowance, pet discount, and more (see below).

Why Us?

Manchester Vet Services is a fast paced clinic with a teamwork based atmosphere located in Manchester, Maryland only minutes from the Pennsylvania line. We have been in business for over 40 years and relocated to an expansive newly outfitted and remodeled facility in 2020. Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians are vital in providing excellent patient care, supporting our 5 doctors, and communicating with our clients. Previous experience is preferred, but not required – we will train the right individual. Our partnership with VetEvolve means we’re part of a larger community of veterinary practices and we have access to what we need to help our employees thrive and succeed.

Patients: cats, dogs, and small mammals.

Primary care includes wellness/preventative, sick/maintenance, routine surgeries, and urgent care. No overnight or weekend hours.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care
• Surgery: Intake, Pre-Op, Induction, Monitoring, Post-op, Discharge
• ICU
  • Initiating, monitoring, and documenting: Patient treatments; Fluid Therapy; PO, IV, IM, and SQ injections; Calculate drug and fluid doses. Diagnostics: Collecting patient samples; Preparing samples for reference laboratory; Operating Idexx VetLab station and other in house laboratory equipmen; Assist with ultrasounds; Obtain quality radiograph images
• Appointments:
  • Technician Appointments: Nail trims, Anal Gland Expressions, Medical Skin treatments, Vaccines, and other medical treatments
  • Veterinarian Appointment Set-ups and Assistance.
    • Obtain and document: SOAP Hx, Vitals, Laboratory samples, Treatment Care Plan. Write and Review Patient Discharges Schedule Follow up care. Assist veterinarian with exams and treatments. Perform diagnostics and treatments ordered by veterinarian
• Pharmacy: Review and fill prescriptions in house. Review and understand instructions. Confirm filled prescriptions for accuracy.
• Client Education and staff training.
• Other duties as assigned

Generous Benefits Package for Full-Time Employees:

• Scrub Allowance: Eligible on 1st day
• Paid Time Off: 40 hours first year (accrued)
• Paid Holidays: 6 Paid Holidays (Eligible on 1st day)
• Health Insurance: (medical, dental, vision): Single and Family, 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
• Supplemental Insurance:(e.g. life insurance, critical illness, etc.): 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
• 401k: 1st of the month following hire date (21 or older), match after 1 year, if minimum hours worked are met/maintained
• Other Benefits: Continuing Education, Training Opportunities, RVT/LVT Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Wellness Resources, Employee Pet Discount
• Position Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Current Maryland Registration Certificate or Licensure
• Certificate of completion of a Veterinary Technicina Program, preferred, but not required
• Veterinary hospital experience preferred, but not required with current licenses/registration
• Ability to lift and or carry up to 50 lbs frequently
• Ability to walk, stand, and bend for sustained periods
• Ability to use hand and arms to handle and position animals, materials, equipment
• Current Maryland RVT/LVT certification
• Flexible work schedule
• Available to work Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8pm
• Ability to kneel for periods of time for animal restraint
• Physically be able to handle ALL dogs and cats
• Growth Mindset
• Strong communication & client service skills
• Posess attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize effectively
• Exotic animal experience is beneficial, but not required
• Ability to take initiative
• Technical skills such as intravenous catheter placement, venipuncture, surgical anesthesia monitoring, the ability to operate & troubleshoot medical equipment (digital imaging, lab equipment, IVF pumps, etc) are required after training.

If you are ready to join a dedicated team that is making a positive impact in the community, we want to hear from you! Together, let's make every visit to our practice a positive and memorable experience for our clients and their beloved pets! Apply today.

Salary : $18 - $25