The Licensed Veterinary Technician will provide veterinary care within the Internal Medicine department, working with the team to deliver high-quality medical care to pets and educate their owners. Responsibilities include patient handling, triage, performing technical procedures like venipuncture and catheter placement, administering medications, monitoring anesthesia, and assisting with advanced imaging.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a valid license as a Veterinary Technician or be board eligible, along with a minimum of two years of experience working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician. The ideal applicant should be able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, with experience in specialty medicine being preferred.
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Summit Veterinary Referral Center is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician for their Internal Medicine Department!
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine team. As an Internal Medicine Technician, you will be responsible for providing veterinary care for our patients. You will work with our veterinary team to provide high-quality medical care to both pets and their owners. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be adaptable, have a positive attitude, and a passion for animal care.
Compensation & Benefits
**Sign On Bonus Available Up to $5000*
Hourly pay range- $30.00 - $40.00 depending on experience
Shift differential for any shift hours worked within 6p-6am $3/hr Mon-Thurs and $5/hr Fri-Sun
CE/Dues/License Fees/Uniform Allowances
401k
PTO
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee assistance plan with focus on mental health
Plus more employee perks!
Schedule
10 hour shifts 4 times per week
On-call shift rotation required once trained
Shift differential for any shift hours worked within 6p-6am $3/hr Mon-Thurs and $5/hr Fri-Sun
Department coverage needed
• Internal Medicine
Qualifications
Must possess a valid license as a Veterinary Technician or be board eligible
Minimum two years of experience preferred working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Sign On Bonus
401k
PTO
Employee Assistance Plan
Experience in specialty medicine preferred, but we are willing to train the right person
VTS in Internal Medicine encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Proper handling and restraint of medically compromised patients
Triage and intake skills/TPR
Critical thinking in emergency setting
Perform technical procedures such as venipuncture, administering IV fluids, and catheter placement.
Perform drug calculations, administer controlled and non controlled medications PO, SQ, IM, and IV as directed by the veterinarian.
Monitor, induce, maintain and recover patients undergoing anesthetic procedures
Provide nursing care and treatment to hospitalized patients
Educate pet owners on post-operative and at-home care for their pets.
Assist with advanced imaging (Fluoroscopy/X-ray/Ultrasound/MRI/CT)
Communicate with other departments within the hospital or clinic for the overall success of the practice.
Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Why Summit
Summit Veterinary Referral Center is the largest Emergency and Specialty Center in the South Puget Sound. With specialists in Anesthesia, Cardiology, Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Nutrition, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery and Radiology, we work as a team to provide the most comprehensive patient and client care in our region. Grand rounds occur daily and our specialists are regularly available to consult on cases (even in the middle of the night). We have 7 surgical suites, CT/MRI, endoscopy, telemetry, digital radiography, echocardiography, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and more.
Our culture is all about collaboration, and a thriving passion for best medicine. We embrace your learning and development with a robust CE budget and opportunities for growth (VTS support). We strive for sustainable excellence with multiple structures in place to aid in reducing burnout and helping you live your best life!
We have grown steadily in our 15-year history, but we are still a young developing practice with a lot of heart. We need talented folks like you and your friends (don’t worry…we have PLENTY of room to fit in more folks like you) to help us keep growing, thriving, and delivering the absolute best in patient and client care.
Interested in joining our team?
If you are interested in applying and meet the qualifications, please complete the application and make sure to include an updated resume.
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The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers.
Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence.
Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
