Veterinary Technician

Mobile Veterinary Surgery Technician (license required or student close to graduating) Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Long Island
We are excited to be adding a licensed veterinary technician to our dedicated team of professionals. In this position, you will assist our practice owner/surgeon as he performs specialized procedures at general vet practices across Long Island. If you have a passion for providing exceptional care and like variety in your work, this is the job for you. Day hours, Monday through Friday; no on-call. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to be part of a growing practice with a strong focus on service. Prior surgery experience is helpful, but not required; we offer training.

Key Responsibilities:


LVT Responsibilities: Assist or perform primary LVT duties (IVC (jugular catheter PRN), bloodwork, fluids, calculate drug doses, patient prep, etc.); Induce and maintain GA; Prepare fresh scrub bowls; Scrub in and assist; Radiographic positioning and study evaluation; Apply MRJ bandage; Monitor patient recovery; Clean O.R.

Instruments: Clean and inspect instruments; Assemble packs; Wrap packs; Sterilize instruments/packs; Clean and maintain ultrasonic cleaner and autoclave; Maintain log

Mobile logistics: Stock mobile supplies (maintain inventory); Prepack mobile supplies; Load and unload mobile supplies (into vehicle); Unpack and repack mobile supplies (at hospital); Charge and pack batteries; Periodically organize mobile supplies and check sterility dates; Periodically clean storage containers and drawers; Maintain inventory at home base

Communication: Handle communications with clients, doctors, management, and hospital personnel (phone calls, emails, scheduling); Facilitate efficiency and time management when visiting practices

Administrative: Establish, implement, maintain and update checklists/manual for all facets; Create picture book for patient prep

Additional related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:


* Maintain LVT in accordance with state laws

* Related experience as LVT preferred, but will consider recent graduates with excellent academic credentials

* Experience using autoclave, sterilizing and packing instruments

* Extremely detail oriented and organized

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with clients, doctors, management, and hospital personnel

* Strong work ethic

* Daily travel is required; must hold a valid drivers license and have reliable transportation

* Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in equipment and restrain/lift heavy animals

* Able to work a flexible schedule

* Have home work space available (for autoclave and ultrasonic cleaner)

* Proficiency with computer use, including Microsoft Office