SVS Surgical LVT - Kirkland WA
Location: Kirkland Washington
Description: HR Kinections is hiring SVS Surgical LVT - Kirkland WA right now, this career will be placed in Washington. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. We are Seattle Veterinary Specialists (SVS) a privately owned state-of-the-art, multi-specialty and 24-hour emergency/critical care facility in Kirkland, WA. SVS was founded on the c! oncept 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 a growing hospital with opportunities for learning and advancement. Our staff of Doctors, Technicians, & Assistants use their skills to the fullest.
We have another great opportunity to join our Surgery Team! We are currently seeking a full time, Surgical LVT. Hours are: Tuesday - Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm
Job Summary:
Provide veterinary surgical and nursing care to small animals under the direction of the SVS surgeons. Conduct a variety of technical duties relevant to being an integral part of a veterinary medical team in the operation of th! e small animal specialty & emergency facility, while working i! n accordance with company policies and procedures. It is necessary that a small animal veterinary technician be capable of lifting a large dog (sometimes weighing in excess 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. Leadership potential is a plus!
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.
Education:
Have a t! wo-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.
Essential Functions & Specific Duties:
Perform physical exams according to SVS procedures and protocols.
Place intravenous catheters aseptically.
Prepare patients aseptically for surgical procedures.
Assist Dr. with surgical procedures as directed.
Administer and monitor anesthesia in accordance with state regulations and SVS policies.
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-muscula! r, subcutaneous or oral medications as directed.
Observe animals fo! r changes in clinical status.
Calculate drug dosages in accordance with state regulations.
Maintain and monitor intravenous fluid administration.
Maintain accurate medical records for each patient.
Take and process radiographs.
Draw and periodically process laboratory samples.
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.
Perform other tasks as assigned
Our busy hospital offers excellent benefits for FT positions including: medical/vision/dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, generous CE allowance, onsite CE opportunities, employee discount, employer matching 401K, scrub allowance + more.
If you are interested in working at our hospital, please reply with a cover letter, resume, and wage requirements to the email address above.
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If you were e! ligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to HR Kinections.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 02:47:23 GMT