Licensed Veterinary Technician — Surgery, Anesthesia & ICU

Suveto; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet care discounts

401K with true match up to 4%

VSOP stock ownership plan

Job summary

Dix Hills Animal Hospital in Huntington, NY is seeking a full-time experienced LVT to join the Suveto network. The technician will perform advanced medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under a licensed veterinarian, triage patients, and assist in surgical procedures.

The team emphasizes compassionate patient care and client service. The hospital operates six days a week with a dedicated health care team and offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities within a growing

Qualifications

• Licensed Technician responsible for performing advanced medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
• Monitor daily activities of in-hospital patients both stable or who require advanced monitoring.
• Communicate with doctors, technicians, office staff and clients regarding status of patients.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and determine if patient is stable or critical.
• Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in files.
• Assist veterinarian in all aspects during surgical procedures; pre-medication, set up, induction, preparation, maintenance of general anesthesia, surgical monitoring, surgical assisting, recovery, writing post op orders and pain management protocols.
• Perform blood collection via all routes and ability to know best collection method based on individual patient needs or specific test requirements.
• Preparation of fluid therapy- infusion pump/syringe pump set up, appropriate IVF set up, fluid types and rates for administration, CRI calculations and monitoring.
• Assist with dosage calculations and dispensing of medication including controlled substances as well as advanced emergency drug calculations, dosing and administering route protocols and common contraindications.
• Monitor daily activities of in-hospital patients both stable or who require advanced monitoring.
• Prepare patients for discharge to owners including client education about home care and medication to be given.
• Document legibly and keep accurate medical records in accordance to hospital policy.
• Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.

Job description

Dix Hills Animal Hospital in Huntington, NY is seeking a full-time experienced LVT to join the Suveto network. The technician will perform advanced medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under a licensed veterinarian, triage patients, and assist in surgical procedures.

The team emphasizes compassionate patient care and client service. The hospital operates six days a week with a dedicated health care team and offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities within a growing