Licensed Veterinary Technician

Company: Springfield Veterinary Center
Location: Glen Allen
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

Overview

Springfield Veterinary Center has an opportunity for a Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician!

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus!!!

Location: 4416 Springfield Rd. Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Compensation: $25 - $30

Shift Details: 4 or 5 day work week with one Saturday every 6 weeks.

Office Hours: 8-6 Monday - Friday

8-12 Saturday

Check out our hospital here!

https://youtu.be/0IZBSx5X2n0

At Springfield Vet Center you're not just an employee; you're part of our family. We understand the importance of work-life balance and believe in supporting one another through thick and thin. Whether it's celebrating birthdays, organizing team outings, or simply lending a listening ear, we're here for each other like family.

We have a Positive Culture; we prioritize positivity in everything we do. From our daily interactions to our long-term goals, maintaining a constructive and uplifting atmosphere is at the core of our culture. We celebrate successes, learn from challenges, and always strive to lift each other up. We believe that great things happen when we work together. Collaboration is not just encouraged; it's ingrained in our DNA. By fostering an environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued, we achieve remarkable results as a team.

Springfield Veterinary Center is a full-service veterinary facility established in July 2000. Our AAHA accredited hospital has high medical standards that we offer to our community.

We are a reproductive clinic and do much work with all facets of Theriology. We are able to offer Penn Hip as well as OFA radiographs to our clients. We also have breed soundness exams, run progesterones, offer vaginal, transcervial and surgical inseminations. If you don't know much about the reproductive aspect of veterinary medicine, don't worry. We have Licensed Veterinary Technician's that have been on staff for over 20 years that can help teach you the ropes.

All of our anesthetic and surgical patients are required to have thorough physical examinations on the day of their procedure as well as pre-operative bloodwork. Patients under general anesthesia receive IV fluids for maintenance of blood pressure and renal health. EKG, pulse oximetry, end-tidal CO2, and blood pressure are monitored on all anesthetized patients.

BENEFITS:

Medical, Vision and Dental plans available

FSA and HSA options available

401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match

Access to Healthy Minds @Work App to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress

Access to Lula Fit App

• Live fitness and meditation classes
• Self-guided wellness collection
• On-demand video library
• 1-1 virtual fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being coaching Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program
  • Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
  • 24 hour access
  • Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
  • Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
  • Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
  • Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
  • Build coping skills to manage life's challenges and gain control of your life
  • Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
  • Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
  • ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!! Optional Insurances Available
    • Life Insurance AD&D
    • Short Term Disability Insurance
    • Long Term Disability Insurance
    • Critical Illness Insurance
    • Accidental Insurance Pet Benefits
      
      Uniform Allowance
      
      CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year
      
      Scholarship Program for Veterinary Technicians that want to become credentialed
      
      Internal Employee Rewards Program
      • Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards. Job Summary: 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
        
        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.
          • 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 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
              
              Talents you'll bring to MVP:
              • 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.
                    
                    Why Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP)?
                    
                    Because we do things a bit differently here. We're a rapidly growing network of veterinary hospitals located throughout the United States. And while it's important to know who we are, it's more important to know what drives us - our mission to be the employer of choice in veterinary medicine. Our actions speak louder than those words. We put people before profits and invest in our talented teams. Our connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook - we live them every day! MVP is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything.
                    
                    What's in it for you?
                    
                    We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, pet health discounts and dollar for dollar match on 401K...not to mention a team of smart and friendly coworkers!
                    
                    Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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