Description
Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician
***Signing bonus up to $2,500!!!***
Ocean State Veterinary Specialists is looking for an experienced veterinary technician to join our internal medicine team. The OSVS team is made up of a talented yet fun group of veterinary professionals who truly care about their patients and clients. If you have previous experience in specialty medicine and are looking for a way to utilize and grow your skills and knowledge - this is an exceptional opportunity. Our newer staff members are engaged and stimulated while they work with other highly educated and qualified team members. At OSVS, the continued education of our support staff is paramount. Not only do our techs get to work with the best veterinary team, but we also provide in-hospital continuing education lectures and labs and many opportunities for cross-training.
Position Overview:
Technicians perform a variety of animal-health duties to ensure exceptional patient care. Technicians should be proficient in intermediate nursing duties including but not limited to patient assessment and monitoring, phlebotomy, IVC placement, medication/fluid administration, medical calculations, transfusion medicine, anesthesia monitoring, etc. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of internal medicine and oncology and the ability remain calm during stressful situations.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to internal medicine patients utilizing a variety of technical skills including, diagnostic sample collection, intravenous catheter placement, chemotherapy administration, etc.Assist the doctors with internal medicine procedures of feline and canine patients (i.e. endoscopy, bone marrow biopsy, tracheal wash, etc.)Work under the guidance of the internist to relay information to clientsSchedule new patient consultations, recheck examinations, procedures, and technician outpatient appointments for the internal medicine serviceCoordinate daily scheduled appointments, procedures, emergency transfers cases, as well as inpatient consultations for canine and feline patientsKeep current in internal medicine trends through CE attendance
Skills and Qualifications:Minimum 2 years' professional experience in small animal clinical setting as a technicianState certification to practice as a veterinary technician preferredSuperior technical knowledge and skillsProficient in medical math calculations (drugs, conversions, etc.)Excellent communication skills with clients and team membersProficient time management, ability to problem solve, learn, and handle multiple tasksEnthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitudeMust be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the dayMust have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm mannerMust be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitudeMust be able to anticipate patient needs and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine
Benefits and Perks (for Full Time):Employer paid medical insurance premiums, AND paid deductible for employees!Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options401K with company matchComplimentary Life Insurance $5,000Personal Pet DiscountsPTO and Holiday payCompany Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Veterinary Social Worker on-siteAmple paid CE opportunities on-site, as well as CE stipend for Certified TechniciansUniform allowance
OSVS is located in East Greenwich, RI. OSVS is a 26,000-sf building with a very busy emergency service, a nationally respected internship and residency program, and specialists in Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Radiology, Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Avian/Exotics. Specialized equipment includes telemetry, endoscopy, CT scanner, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and MRI. Located in Southern New England, OSVS sees and treats pets from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.
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