lakefieldveterinarygroup
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Emergency/Critical Care (Swing Shift) - Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty
Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty - Bellevue, Washington · Part-time
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About the role
- Quality medicine starts with happy team members.
- Bellevue Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital was established with one goal in mind: to be there for pets and their people.
- We know emergency visits aren't planned and navigating specialty care can be overwhelming.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory tests on samples using in-house IDEXX laboratory machines.
- Place intravenous catheters and perform venipuncture.
- Perform CPR following RECOVER guidelines.
- Perform advanced skills such as nasogastric tube, central line, nasal cannula and PICC line placement.
- Perform ultrasound guided cystocentesis.
- Maintain and monitor patient chest tubes and surgical drains.
- Maintain proper documentation using Cornerstone and Instinct.
- Perform other duties or projects as requested.
- At Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty, we work hard to deliver unparalleled care, experiences for our patients and clients.
- We listen to our staff to understand what matters most, and work to ensure everyone has the support they need to thrive.
Requirements
- Associate degree from a two-year veterinary technology program with accreditation from the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA)
- Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) when required by the state).
- Current Washington State Veterinary Technician License with credential in good standing required.
Skills
- Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures.
- Strong organizational and time management skills including managing multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner.
- Knowledge of the generic and brand names, common uses, and side effects of drugs utilized in a veterinary practice.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and terminology.
- Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft.
- Outlook, Word, Excel, and Practice Management software (PIMS).
- Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer oriented approach.
- Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of physiology and pharmacology to give appropriate patient care.
- Ability to work in a changing environment.
Benefits
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Emergency/Critical Care *$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME OVERNIGHT SHIFT!
- We believe learning is a life-long commitment.
- Interested in learning a new skill?
Company info
- Provide professional, efficient, quality medical care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity.
- Provide updates to clients for hospitalized patients provided by the DVM.
- Discharge hospitalized patients including possible demonstrations of insulin administration, esophagostomy tube feedings/maintenance, subcutaneous fluid administration, Freestyle Libre use.
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation for patients.
- Restrain patients utilizing fear-free techniques.
- Create and maintain patient medical records and documentation.
- Obtain and prepare various samples including blood, urine, and fecal samples for diagnostic testing.
- Educate clients about pet health needs, nutrition, and preventative care.
- Fill controlled and non-controlled prescription medications following Washington State laws.
- Administer medications in various routes following the Five Rights of Medication Administration.
- Place urinary catheters in both male and female canines.
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