Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care Mid Shift

Company: Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
Location: Louisville
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

Job Type Full-time Description
Are you looking to make an impact with the region's preferred specialty and emergency team for companion animals? Want to practice urgent care medicine at a specialty level? If you love ER medicine and want to work with a network of incredible veterinary specialists, look no further than the Metropolitan Veterinary Urgent Care and Specialty team in King of Prussia, PA.
As a new 6,000-square-foot facility just a short commute away from Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, this hospital will feature 5 exam rooms, a surgery suite, and ample treatment space. We know wait times in the ER can be frustrating, so the goal is to create a free flow between hospitals to serve our community and their pets to the best of our ability.
In addition to urgent care services, this location will benefit from having a team of specialists onsite including a boarded surgeon, a boarded internist, and a boarded radiologist. You will also have a direct connection to the rest of our specialists at MVA, eliminating the barrier for new consults when you need them most.
We are looking to add to our growing hospital and are in search of a veterinary assistant to join our Urgent Care. The ideal candidate possesses a passion for surgery and anesthesia, excellent interpersonal skills, is extremely organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The schedule for this role would be Sunday-Wednesday 2p-12a or Thursday-Saturday 12p-12a.

Requirements Your skills & experience and how you'll utilize them to help our patients :

• Experience in urgent care veterinary medicine
• Broad knowledge of basic small animal medicine (pharmacology, proper restraint/handling, venipuncture, laboratory testing)
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of medical terminology, medications, and disease processes
• Attention to detail and a calm demeanor
• Ability to work in a fast paced, environment
• Proficient computer skills
• Perform various treatments on an in-house and outpatient basis
• Anesthesia: Induction, monitoring, troubleshooting, recover patients
• Administer medications
• Assist in procedures
• Position and capture of radiographs
• Communicate with clients, and team members (verbally and written)
• Fear Free handling: safe, stress free interactions for team members, clients, and patients Our top tier benefits include:
  • Weekend schedules eligible for shift differentials
  • Leading industry compensation
  • Education Assistance Program & tuition reimbursement
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Flexible hours - encouraging a solid work life balance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid volunteer time off
  • $200 annual scrub/shoe allowance
  • Continuing education paid time off and allowance (for licensed and non-licensed team members)
  • Retirement plan including matching funds
  • Team member recognition, and reward platform through WorkTango
  • Employee discount (20% off services, supplies at cost)
  • Pet bereavement day paid
  • Pet adoption reimbursement
  • Pregnancy related and Parental leaves provided at 100% pay
  • Team members snacks, coffee, fresh fruit provided daily
  • Mentorship with a team dedicated to Education and Development
  • Emotional support and well-being benefits for team members
  • Unlimited growth potential
  • Everyone is on a first name basis in our inclusive, friendly, comfortable work environment
  • A strong focus on team member well being
  • Team member events Salary: From $22.00 per hour
    

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