Veterinary Technician - In Patient

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Service • Full-time • Louisville, KY, US • USD $35.59k - USD $49k / year • 4m ago

Veterinary Technician - In Patient

Join our team at Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Service in Louisville, KY, and be a part of a high-quality referral and emergency pet hospital that has been serving the surrounding area for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on providing excellent patient care and compassionate service, specializing in areas such as surgery, internal medicine, neurology, dentistry, and dermatology. As a Veterinary Technician - In Patient, you will play a crucial role in the care and treatment of ill or injured pets.

Daily Responsibilities:

Provide patient care according to treatment plans
Patient discharge; client education of home care plans
Ensure Fear Free Certified practices are implemented
Perform and maintain IV catheterization
Fluid and syringe pump set up and monitoring
Phlebotomy
Post procedure recovery monitoring
Assist specialty departments as needed

Required Skills:

Detailed patient care and assessment skills
Basic small animal behavior knowledge, ability to anticipate and redirect
Licensed/Registered/Certified Veterinary Technician
Minimum of one year experience in practice as a LVT/RVT/CVT
Skilled in medication administration, dose calculations and fluid caculations
Small animal Restraint
Patient Recovery Monitoring
CPR

Company Information:

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service is a referral and emergency pet hospital located in Louisville, serving the surrounding area for over 20 years. They provide excellent patient care and compassionate service, specializing in areas such as critical care, surgery, internal medicine, neurology, dentistry, and dermatology. The facility is open 24 hours to treat ill or injured pets and works closely with primary care veterinarians for referrals. Their services cater to pet owners who require specialized care or emergency assistance for their pets.

Salary and Benefits:

Minimum Salary: $35,590.00
Maximum Salary: $49,000.00

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Flexible Schedules
Sick Leave
Paid Time Off
Scrub Allowance
Continuing Education Annual Allowance

DEI Statement:

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to a more innovative and successful team.

EEO Statement:

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Service is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.