ER and Critical Care LVT
$62,400–$72,800 year
On-siteVirginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized patients, including IV catheter placement, CRI management, medication administration, and feeding tube placement. Prepare and monitor patients undergoing surgical procedures while assisting veterinarians during examinations, diagnostics, and treatments. Perform laboratory diagnostics such as urinalysis, hematology, and cytology, and operate diagnostic equipment including radiology and ultrasound systems. Maintain accurate daily controlled drug logs, create treatment plans in the medical record system, and provide client education on preventative care and treatments. Ensure sterile conditions, monitor inventory levels, and maintain clean treatment areas. Work 24-hour emergency shifts with a pay range of $30-$35 per hour plus shift differential and holiday premium pay.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Licensed/Certified/Registered Veterinary Technician credential
- Demonstrated proficiency in anesthesia monitoring
- Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture
- Demonstrated proficiency in laboratory procedures
- Demonstrated proficiency in radiology
- Demonstrated proficiency in dentistry
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to navigate practice management software
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Professionalism
- Composure
- Sound judgment in emotionally charged or high-stress situations
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Compassion
- Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care
- Commitment to client service
- Ability to work safely around cleaning chemicals
- Ability to work safely around anesthetic gases
- Ability to work safely around radiation
- Ability to work safely around zoonotic diseases
- Ability to work safely around animal bodily fluids
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to safely handle animals up to 150 pounds
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to bend for extended periods
- Ability to kneel for extended periods
- Professional appearance consistent with hospital standards
- Availability for evenings
- Availability for overnights
- Availability for weekends
- Availability for holidays
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