SVS Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Surgery Department
Location: Kirkland Washington
Description: HR Kinections is at present looking to employ SVS Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Surgery Department right now, this vacancy will be placed in Washington. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Seattle Veterinary Specialists (SVS) is a state-of-the-art, multi-specialty, 24-hour emergency & critical care fac! ility in Kirkland, WA. SVS was founded on the concept of providing a superior level of patient care and client service, in close cooperation with the referring veterinary community. SVS focuses on collaborative medicine where teams of experts work together under one roof to combine their medical expertise, skills and experience to provide the best treatment for their patients. For more information please visit our website: www.svsvet.com.
We are currently seeking a full time, Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Team.
Job Summary:
Provide veterinary surgical and nursing care to small animals under the direction of the surgeons employed by SVS. Conduct a variety of technical duties relevant to being an integral part of a veterinary medical team in the operation of the small animal specialty & emergency facility, while working in accordance with company policies and procedures. It is necessary that a small animal veterinary technicia! n be capable of lifting a large dog (sometimes weighing in exc! ess of 50 lbs) onto an exam/treatment table. A veterinary technician working for the Surgery department will be required to answer client questions/concerns over the phone or in person.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have knowledge of General small animal handling practices, procedures including restraint, surgical prep, treatments, and familiarity with pharmaceuticals used in the Surgery Dept and their most common administration protocols.
Ability to:
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Perform triage and treatments in a timely and efficient manner.
Keep accurate written records.
Uphold proper safety protocols.
Properly restrain each type of animal presented for treatment/surgery.
Demonstrate familiarity & proficiency with aseptic techniques.
Demonstrate knowledge of radiographic procedures & techniques.
Learn new equipment such as laparoscopy, arthroscopy and various physical therapy mod! alities.
Show familiarity with laboratory procedures & practices.
Show familiarity with the variety of services offered by Seattle Veterinary Specialists for the treatment of injury or disease in dogs & cats.
Proficiently perform any lawful task asked of by the veterinarians.
Clearly and effectively communicate with clients and staff.
Education:
Have a two-year degree by an accredited veterinary technician program, and have passed
The VTNE, or have satisfied the prerequisites to challenge the VTNE (i.e. be qualified under the Grandfather Clause) and have passed the test.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a small animal practice is required, preferably in a surgery and anesthesia, and Minimum 1 year anesthesia experience including a variety of anesthetic cases, bandaging, asepsis, surgical prep, radiology, phlebotomy, etc.
Essential Functions & Specific Duties:
Assist the veterinarians! as needed.
Take an accurate history when receiving/communicating w! ith clients during consultations.
Perform physical exams according to SVS procedures and protocols.
Place intravenous catheters aseptically.
Prepare patients aseptically for surgical procedures.
Assist surgical procedures as directed.
Administer and monitor anesthesia in accordance with state regulations and SVS policies.
Clean and keep stocked the surgical areas of the facility.
Provide physical therapy and post-operative patient management.
Provide client education and counsel clients regarding post-surgical home care, medication administration, etc.
Fill take-home prescriptions as directed by the veterinarian and in accordance with state regulations.
Complete scheduled treatments, medicinal and otherwise.
Administer intravenous, intra-muscular, subcutaneous or oral medications as directed.
Observe animals for changes in clinical status.
Calculate drug dosages in accordance with state regulations.
Maintain and monito! r intravenous fluid administration.
Maintain accurate medical records for each patient.
Take and process radiographs.
Draw and periodically process laboratory samples.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Willingness to learn new techniques and technology such as laparoscopy, arthroscopy, therapeutic lasers, ice compression, etc.
Correct placement and care of bandages including bandage changes as necessary.
Hours: Tues-Thurs, 11:00am-8:30pm
Friday, 10:00am-7:30pm
Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm
SVS offers excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision benefits, employer matched 401k, PTO, and continuing education allowance.
If you meet the qualifications and would like to apply, please reply with a cover letter, resume, and wage requirements to the email address above.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to HR Kinectio! ns.
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:46:30 GMT
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