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PetVet Care Centers · 2 months ago

ER Licensed Veterinary Technician (Day Shift)

Memphis, TN

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18/hr - $22/hr

PetVet Care Centers is a leading veterinary service provider with over 420 hospitals across the U.S. They are seeking an Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join their emergency team, which operates 24 hours and collaborates with various specialty departments. The role involves providing quality veterinary care, assisting in emergency procedures, and maintaining patient medical records in a fast-paced environment.

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Responsibilities

Determine animal requirements by conducting brief exam and collecting pertinent medical histories, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging

Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, wound care and post operative monitoring for critically ill patients

Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian

Provide excellent patient care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration

Obtain and verify medications

Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease

As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs

Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations

Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner

Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian

Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals

Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice

Assist veterinarians with a variety of emergency procedures and critical care situations

Monitor vitals, place catheters and take x-rays

Clean wounds and apply casts or bandages

Give injections and take blood samples

Qualification

Certified Veterinary TechnicianEmergency medicineAdvanced veterinary nursingPhlebotomyDigital radiologyTeam OrientationDependabilityCustomer ServiceCommunicationFlexibility

Required

High school diploma or GED

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) required