Licensed Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care
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Overview
Orchard Park Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a Part-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team!
Why Join Us
Orchard Park Animal Hospital in White House, Tennessee is proud to be part of a close-knit community that values compassionate and high-quality veterinary care. We are an AAHA accredited hospital, which means we follow the highest standards in veterinary medicine and always aim to go above and beyond for our patients.
Overview
Orchard Park Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a Part-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team!
Why Join Us
Orchard Park Animal Hospital in White House, Tennessee is proud to be part of a close-knit community that values compassionate and high-quality veterinary care. We are an AAHA accredited hospital, which means we follow the highest standards in veterinary medicine and always aim to go above and beyond for our patients.
Our facility is fully equipped to support everything from routine preventive care to urgent and emergency cases. You'll be joining a team of experienced veterinarians and technicians who are passionate about what they do and work together to provide the best care possible.
Pets are family here, and that mindset extends to the way we treat each other as a team.
From a new puppys first visit to helping a senior pet stay comfortable, we take pride in being there through every stage of a pets life. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, and make a real impact every day, Orchard Park Animal Hospital is the place for you.
Location
142 Raymond Hirsch Parkway, White House, Tennessee 37188
Compensation
$20 to $22 per hour based on experience, with urgent care shift differential provided
Schedule
Weekend availability required
Urgent Care hours Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Potential for one weekday shift as well
Benefits We Offer
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff
- 401(k) retirement plan options with company match for all staff over 21 years old
- Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff
- Yearly uniform allowance
- Discount on veterinary care and products for your furry family members
- Life insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staff
- Education discount for staff who desire to become a Licensed Technician (some eligibility requirements)
The Licensed Veterinary 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 Technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.
- Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
- Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
- Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
- Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
- 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 clients inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle clients medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.
- Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients.
- Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
- Provide feedback and changes to the training program.
- Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as necessary.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 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.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- State Department of Regulation Licensing required.
- 1+ Years of Veterinary industry experience required.
- The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
- The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
- The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
- The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
- The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
- The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
Reasonable Accommodations
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
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