Licensed Veterinary Technician

Company: Southern Veterinary Partners
Location: Winchester
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Plaza Pet Clinic is a growing, increasingly fast-paced mixed animal veterinary clinic (we even see wildlife!) in Winchester, VA. - We opened in 1989 as a satellite vaccine clinic to our sister clinic, Roseville Veterinary Clinic, in Boyce, VA. - Over the years, Plaza Pet Clinic has grown to become a busy, full-service small animal general practice focusing on wellness/preventive care. - We offer surgery, dentistry, and digital radiography, as well as ultrasound. - We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care and service to our patients and clients. - -
Our team is comprised of friendly, smiling faces who are compassionate, dedicated, and positive. We really know how to make work seem like fun. - If you are looking for a rewarding general practice opportunity where care and compassion come first, Plaza Pet Clinic may be the right place for you! 4 day work week with rotating Saturdays! - -Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of 300+ animal hospitals with the common goal of providing the highest quality veterinary care to companion animals with exceptional client experiences. -We are seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team and help ensure we are providing those great experiences. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Technician, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, CE allowance, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals. Whether you are just now starting your journey as a Veterinary Technician or are looking to make a change, SVP provides you with the resources you need to have a rewarding, enjoyable, and balanced career. 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 materialsPosition Requirements:
  • Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT).
  • Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and alternating Saturday schedule
  • Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
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    • Pay rates of $20.00-$30.00/hour based on experience -Benefits -Our team members enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you're on our team, we've got you covered. -YOUR HEALTH - COVERED.
      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Paid Time Off
      • Vision Insurance
      • Critical Illness Insurance
      • Mental Health Counseling
      • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
      • Life & Accident Insurance
      • Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
      • Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7 -YOUR FAMILY - COVERED.
        • Caring for Elderly Family
        • Returning to Work After a Baby
        • Divorce
        • Moving to a New Community
        • Grieving for a Lost Loved One
        • Military Family Matters
        • Job Relocation -
        • Buying or Selling a Home -YOUR FINANCES - COVERED.
          • Sign-on Bonuses
          • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
          • Budgeting and Financial Guidance
          • Teammate Referral Program
          • Discounted Veterinary Care
          • Retirement Planning
          • Will and Testament Planning
          • Tax Issues
          • Identify Theft Recovery
          • Legal Counseling
          • Teammate Assistance Program -About Southern Veterinary PartnersSVP pursues partnerships with like-minded veterinarians to build this growing network of compassionate, service-oriented animal hospitals. We're based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization is in our 300+ local animal hospitals across the country. -Our team's continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 5,000 employees nationwide. The organization's success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition among Inc. 5000's List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), and Birmingham Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" (2021).
            
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