Veterinary Technician
Virginia Beach, Virginia
***$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS****
Timberlake Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join their fast-paced team in Virginia Beach, VA. This will be a full-time position working Monday through Friday, no weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides compassionate care to patients and clients.
- Keeps accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy.
- Assists the Veterinarian in medical and surgical procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.
- Performs physical assessments and records observations.
- Restrains pets, including positioning for and assisting with digital radiographs.
- Prepares estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients.
- Explains necessary follow-up and home care instructions to owners.
- Executes treatment orders, including performing blood draws, collecting urine samples via void and express, and administering medications – PO, IM, SQ, SL, IV.
- Cares for all surgical materials; keeps the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.
- Runs lab work including CBC, Chem, LYTES, and urinalysis; preps samples for external processing.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) is required.
- At least two years of prior veterinary experience required; prior surgery experience desired.
- Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
About Us:
Timberlake Veterinary Hospital has an experienced and close-knit team that has been servicing the area since 1979. Our practice is in an attractive facility in the busy Holland Plaza Shopping Center. Our beautifully decorated 3,000 square foot hospital includes a reception area, four exam rooms, treatment/prep area with two wet table workstations, an x-ray room, surgical suite, and more! The hospital has a wonderful work culture with a caring and dedicated team practicing high-quality veterinary medicine.
What Else Do We Have to Offer?
At Rarebreed, we provide employees in the veterinary profession with the best work experience by creating and fostering a great culture where you can thrive. We value you and offer a one-of-a-kind, flexible total compensation package that consists of the following:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 401K with 100% company match of up to 3%, and a 50% match for the 4th and 5th %.
- Generous paid time off to ensure a healthy work/life balance.
- Employee Referral Award Program.
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life insurance available.
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- IDEXX diagnostic fees for personal pets covered.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programs.
- Continuing education time off and reimbursement.
- Free monthly wellness meetings focusing on stress & anxiety reduction and mindfulness.
- Free online group exercise classes, such as yoga and HIIT (High Energy Interval Training), twice a week, taught by certified trainers.
- Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing.
Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/
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