Requirements:Assist in induction and sedation of patients with a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Prepare for the day by setting up the operating rooms with surgical supplies and appropriate materials need for that surgery. Setting up equipment and Restraining patients for diagnostic imaging and other pre-operative diagnostics. Helping to maintain a clean and orderly surgical suite per policy standards by cleaning prep areas and maintaining sterility within the suites. Help to restock supplies th... more details
The Virginia Veterinary Centers in Fredericksburg, VA is hiring a full- time Veterinary Assistant to join our outstanding Surgery team!
Our Surgery Veterinary Assistant will start their career with VVC by being set up for success. We provide extensive training in our Emergency department for the first few weeks/ months before training with our incredible Surgery team at our Richmond location.
About Us:
Since its conception in 1981, the Virginia Veterinary Centers teams have worked to invest in new technologies and training to stay on the cutting edge of Veterinary Medicine to provide the best quality care for their patients and families. Our teams understand that when knowledge and care are shared across distance and discipline, your furry family member gets the best care available. We recognize that to do this, we need adequately educated staff to maintain our highest standard of care. Because of this, providing a culture that cultivates collaborative learning in a safe and inclusive hospital is of the utmost importance to our management team.
About You:
Our ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in veterinary medicine as an assistant and is looking for a role where they can expand their knowledge and skill-set through emergency medicine. We especially love veterinary assistants that are actively enrolled in a veterinary technician program to obtain licensure. Our team is respectful, kind, and collaborative and we are looking for the right cultural fit to maintain that atmosphere. This role would be perfect for someone who has interest in a challenging and fast-paced environment and looking to forward their career in veterinary medicine.
Anticipated Schedule:
4/10 hour shifts per week
Weekends as needed
Compensation:
$20 - 25/hour (commensurate with shift and experience)
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance
Job Responsibilities & Requirements:
Assist in induction and sedation of patients with a Licensed Veterinary Technician
Prepare for the day by setting up the operating rooms with surgical supplies and appropriate materials need for that surgery.
Setting up equipment and Restraining patients for diagnostic imaging and other pre-operative diagnostics.
Helping to maintain a clean and orderly surgical suite per policy standards by cleaning prep areas and maintaining sterility within the suites.
Help to restock supplies throughout the day to ensure proficencies and efficiencies.
Work under the direct supervision and take orders from your surgeon and LVT on duty.
Assist the surgeon within the surgical suite by performing sterile scrub in techniques to help with instrument handling and providing surgical assistance in procedures.
Learning and maintaining strong knowledge and understanding of common soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries.
Learning and maintaining strong knowledge of all surgical instruments and their appropriate care, including cleaning, wrapping, sterilizing and storage.
Responsible for managing workflow of new patient consultations and post-operative rechecks.
Perform accurate and professional discharging procedures for all post-operative patients.
Ability to address any phone calls and emails regarding client questions, concerns, and patient updates.
Ordering and Maintaining inventory of orthopedic supplies, instruments, etc.
Working with team to complete all end of shift cleaning and other daily department responsibilities.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Speaking directly with clients and other hospital team members, excellent communication skills is valuable and important.
Ability to work in a team environment by taking direction and assisting other medical team members.
Exemplifies a strong work ethic, with a positive attitude.
Able to multitask and work under pressure.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. IND1
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