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Ethos Veterinary Health Outpatient Veterinary Technician in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology located in Colorado Springs is seeking a full time Outpatient Veterinary Technician .
Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology (SCVIM) has a long and respected history of providing specialized care for pets in Southern Colorado. Though we have grown to become one of the largest veterinary internal medicine practices in the country, we remain rooted in small community values, creating a partnered approach with our clients to ensure the most individualized care for our patients. Our practice offers an expansive range of specialty services to diagnosis and treat pets, including ultrasound, video endoscopy, CT Scan, and chemotherapy, among many other offerings.
The purpose of this position is to ensure quality care for pets and promote greater efficiency by relieving veterinarians of technical and administrative work. The Outpatient Veterinary Technician performs a variety of patient and client-care duties and conducts patient assessments and performs procedures and treatments. This person communicates clearly with the veterinarians, other hospital personnel, and clients to ensure that patients receive the care they need. The Outpatient Veterinary Technician provides for patient and client comfort by keeping the hospital clean and presentable.
Essential Functions:
● Provides compassionate patient care, keeping patients clean, dry, and comfortable.
● Alerts the veterinarian(s) to changes in patients’ condition.
● Keeps up to date medical records with consideration of referral veterinarians changes in care.
● Recognizes patients with contagious disease and follows relevant procedures.
● Provides safe and effective patient restraint.
● Medicates patients by order of prescribing veterinarian or technician.
● Uses proper safety techniques and positioning for radiological procedures.
● Sets up and performs with procedures, such as IV catheterization and other common treatments.
● Performs venipuncture on commonly used veins.
● Places urinary catheters.
● Performs anesthesia and sedation for common procedures.
● Sets up and assists veterinarian with common procedures ie: endoscopy
● Performs CT scans
● Places nasal cannulas for oxygen delivery.
● Places nasoesophageal and nasogastric tubes in patients.
● Fills prescriptions accurately; asks for guidance if necessary.
● Runs lab tests as needed in hospital.
● Properly packages and sends samples to outside laboratories.
Requirements:
● Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
● Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) preferred but not required.
● At least one year of recent experience in veterinary practice, with increasing responsibilities.
● Demonstrates ability to accurately manage and record detailed information in medical records and other data-management systems.
● Ability to properly restrain patients.
● Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
● Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
● Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
● Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
● A commitment to outstanding client service.
Please submit applications by August 15, 2024.
Compensation is based on experience and will range from $21-29hr.
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NVA Compassion-First is now Ethos Veterinary Health
We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of 145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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