Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician
Chattanooga | careers.mvetpartners.com |
Overview:
Riverview Animal Hospital has an opening for a full-time Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician to join our team!
Location: 641 N. Market St. Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405
Shift Details: Flexible options for weekday shifts
-Weekend shifts have a potential on-call shift for time & a half
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
7:30am - 7:00pm
Saturday and Sunday
9:00am - 3:00pm (Sunday shifts are time & a half)
Compensation: $20-$22/ hour based on experience
Must have 1 year veterinary experience
The new leadership team of Riverview Animal Hospital is seeking a growth orientated, hardworking, yet fun veterinary professional with strong technical skills to join our evolving team. Come check out our AAHA clinic that is in the process of a refresh with all new leadership!
Job Summary: The Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.
The Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Benefits We Offer:
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff
• 401k retirement plan options with company match for all staff over 21 years old
• Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff
• Yearly uniform allowance
• Discount on veterinary care and products for your furry family members
• Life insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staff
Responsibilities:
How you’ll make an impact:
• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
• Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.
Qualifications:
Talents you’ll bring to MVP:
• Veterinary Medical Technician licensure required.
• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must be confident around pets.
Why Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP)?
Because we do things a bit differently here. We’re a rapidly growing network of veterinary hospitals located throughout the United States. And while it’s important to know who we are, it’s more important to know what drives us - our mission to be the employer of choice in veterinary medicine.
Our actions speak louder than those words. We put people before profits and invest in our talented teams. Our connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook - we live them every day! MVP is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything.
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Riverview Animal Hospital has an opening for a full-time Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician to join our team!
Location: 641 N. Market St. Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405
Shift Details: Flexible options for weekday shifts
-Weekend shifts have a potential on-call shift for time & a half
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
7:30am - 7:00pm
Saturday and Sunday
9:00am - 3:00pm (Sunday shifts are time & a half)
Compensation: $20-$22/ hour based on experience
Must have 1 year veterinary experience
The new leadership team of Riverview Animal Hospital is seeking a growth orientated, hardworking, yet fun veterinary professional with strong technical skills to join our evolving team. Come check out our AAHA clinic that is in the process of a refresh with all new leadership!
Job Summary: The Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.
The Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Benefits We Offer:
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff
• 401k retirement plan options with company match for all staff over 21 years old
• Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff
• Yearly uniform allowance
• Discount on veterinary care and products for your furry family members
• Life insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staff
Responsibilities:
How you’ll make an impact:
• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
• Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.
Qualifications:
Talents you’ll bring to MVP:
• Veterinary Medical Technician licensure required.
• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must be confident around pets.
Why Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP)?
Because we do things a bit differently here. We’re a rapidly growing network of veterinary hospitals located throughout the United States. And while it’s important to know who we are, it’s more important to know what drives us - our mission to be the employer of choice in veterinary medicine.
Our actions speak louder than those words. We put people before profits and invest in our talented teams. Our connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook - we live them every day! MVP is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything.
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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