Licensed Veterinary Technician - Minnieville Animal Hospital

Suveto; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnieville Animal Hospital, part of Suveto, is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care through various responsibilities, including patient assessments and client education, in a supportive environment. With competitive salaries and a strong benefits package, this position is ideal for a skilled veterinary professional looking for their next challenge.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Pet care discounts

401K with true match up to 4%

VSOP Grants

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.
• At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience required.
• Basic veterinary medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in appointments and perform patient assessments.
• Provide nursing care and monitor patients.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations.

Skills

Excellent listening and communication skills

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Ability to multitask

Team player

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician in Virginia

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Minnieville Animal Hospital

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Minnieville Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, seeks a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Minnieville Animal Hospital, located in Woodbridge, VA, is a full-service veterinary hospital that’s committed to offering the best possible care for our patients. We strive to create a welcoming environment for pets and their families as part of our dedication to delivering the highest quality of veterinary medicine including dental care, vaccinations, surgery and urgent care.

Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for performing basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

Essential Job Duties

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
• Perform tech appointments, such as pedicures, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine lab work, subcutaneous fluids, etc. as deemed appropriate by practice
• Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
• Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by veterinarian.
• Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with doctor present.
• Assist in operating room, recovery, and post op-nursing care as requested by veterinarian.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Essential Skills And Experience

• Must be a licensed veterinary technician in the state of Virginia
• At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience required.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to act as a team player.
• Basic veterinary medical terminology required.
  
  

Benefits

Our employment package for full-time employees includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%. In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members. VSOP is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.

Minnieville Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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