Certified Veterinary Technician

Company: Southern Veterinary Partners
Location: Castle Rock
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of 300+ animal hospitals with the common goal of providing the highest quality veterinary care to companion animals with exceptional client experiences.

We are seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team and help ensure we are providing those great experiences. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Technician, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, CE allowance, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals. Whether you are just now starting your journey as a Veterinary Technician or are looking to make a change, SVP provides you with the resources you need to have a rewarding, enjoyable, and balanced career.
Position Skills:
Patient examinations, auscultation of heart and lung sounds, determine normal/abnormal TPRs and QATS
Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms
Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals
Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members
Surgical assisting; preparing and maintaining the surgical environment in order to ensure an asepsis environment for both patient and personal safety.
Anesthesia monitoring and endotracheal intubation
Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, providing high quality physical and psychological needs of the patient during any hospitalization stay or visit
Proficient in dental prophylaxis
Pharmacy and pharmacology knowledge including: preparing and dispensing medications, calculating dosages, recognizing adverse reactions, knowledge of regulations regarding the safe handling of biohazardous materials
Position Requirements:
Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT).
Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts.
Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
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Benefits

Our team members enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you're on our team, we've got you covered.

YOUR HEALTH - COVERED.
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Mental Health Counseling
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Life & Accident Insurance
Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

YOUR FAMILY - COVERED.
Caring for Elderly Family
Returning to Work After a Baby
Divorce
Moving to a New Community
Grieving for a Lost Loved One
Military Family Matters
Job Relocation
Buying or Selling a Home

YOUR FINANCES - COVERED.
Sign-on Bonuses
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Budgeting and Financial Guidance
Teammate Referral Program
Discounted Veterinary Care
Retirement Planning
Will and Testament Planning
Tax Issues
Identify Theft Recovery
Legal Counseling
Teammate Assistance Program
About Southern Veterinary Partners

SVP pursues partnerships with like-minded veterinarians to build this growing network of compassionate, service-oriented animal hospitals. We're based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization is in our 300+ local animal hospitals across the country.

Our team's continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 5,000 employees nationwide. The organization's success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition among Inc. 5000's List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), and Birmingham Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" (2021).

You + SVP - Amazing Together
Let's talk about your amazing future. Start the conversation with our teams today.

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