Veterinary Technician (LVT)
$62,400–$62,400 year
On-siteRichmond, Virginia, United States
Richmond, Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$62,400–$62,400 yearLarge
Full TimeLarge
Job Summary
Conduct patient care duties including acquiring histories, obtaining blood samples, and administering chemotherapy while utilizing Idexx lab equipment. Assist doctors with exams, obtain radiographs, and perform flawless IV catheter placement. Administer and monitor sedation, induce general anesthesia, and support radiation therapy procedures. Deliver client education and communication, maintaining professionalism during stressful situations. Requires minimum one year experience, multi-tasking skills, and comfort working with chemotherapeutics in a fast-paced oncology environment.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year experience as a veterinary technician
- Customer service skills
- Computer skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Safety conscious
- Comfortable working around chemotherapeutics
- Detail and safety-oriented
- Good-personality fit
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Fundamental knowledge of windows-based computer programs
- Ability to recognize and seek guidance in all client-related cases where protocol does not apply
- Ability to remain professional and inviting even under stressful and emotional situations
- 4-day work week available with no weekends or overnights (M, Tu, W, Th, F)
Desired Qualifications
- Veterinary Technicians (Licensed preferred but not required)
- Prior specialty medicine experience
- Ability to induce and monitor general anesthesia
- Administer and monitor sedation for procedures
- Assist with radiation therapy procedures
- Client education and communication
- Comfortable working with cats and dogs
- Direct
- Friendly
- Organized
- Resilient
- Flexible
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable taking direction from both doctors and fellow team members
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