Veterinary Technician, Cardiology, NVS

Nashville Veterinary Specialists in Nashville, TN is looking to add a Licensed Veterinary Technician to our Cardiology Team!

Pay: 

• $21-31 an hour based on experience 

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k retirement planning and employer matching
• Discounted employee pet products and services
• C.E Allowance
• Scholarship and Sponsorship Program via Penn Foster
• Licensure Renewal and Out of State Licensure transfer reimbursements
• Uniform Allowance
• Cell Phone Discount
• YMCA Corporate Memberships
• Team building and Volunteer events
• Career Development strategies
• State of the art newly renovated and expanded hospital setting
• And more!                                     

Job Summary: The Cardiology Technician serves as the primary technician to the Cardiologist(s). They work to assist the Cardiologist in their daily duties and carry out their treatment/diagnostic plans. Compassion, patience, professionalism, and kindness to all clients, whether in person or on the phone, is a must. 

Position Responsibilities:  

• Appointment intake and patient history 

• Document histories, treatments, and diagnostics into veterinary software (EzyVet) 

• Must become proficient in EzyVet and SmartFlow within 30 days 

• Handling department voicemail, client callbacks, and documentation 

• Assisting with all exams, treatments, diagnostics, and surgery (echocardiography, cardiology studies, patient exams, and scrubbing in assisting with invasive procedures etc.) 

• Preparing for the perioperative period and implementing a patient care plan as part of an interdisciplinary team 

• Reviewing estimates with clients and providing education about procedures 

• Filling patient medication 

• Keeping exam rooms clean in-between patients 

• Re-stock and maintain the department and surgical suite for procedures 

Qualifications:  

• Must have LVMT CVT, LVT, or RVT licensure and at least 1+ years of veterinary hospital experience 

• Have a reasonably in-depth understanding of veterinary medicine and basic disease processes 

• Have broad technical abilities (Phlebotomy, catheterization, patient restraint, radiographs, in-house lab, pharmacology, medication/fluid/oxygen administration, fluoroscopy, etc.) 

• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus

Required Technician Skills: 

• Phlebotomy and catheterization skills 

• Patient restraint and handling skills 

• Anesthesia trained  

• Patient radiograph skills- positioning and technique  

• Understanding of medical terminology 

• Pharmacology and medication administration skills 

• Doctor assistant/ anticipation skills – echocardiography, cardiology diagnostics and studies, patient exams, etc. 

• Knowledge of ECG and equipment associated with cardiology 

Performance Requirements:  

• Flexibility to work beyond scheduled hours if necessary  

• Required to participate in weekend anesthesia on-call and specialty weekend sign up 

• Must be able to multi-task and complete assigned tasks  

• Must be able to work in a busy, fast-paced environment  

• Must follow the Ideal Employee Qualities at all times:  

• Team Player - Gets Along - does not participate in triangular conversations, promotes the best out of employees, welcomes new employees, helps alternative shift employees wrap up their shift in an empathetic way 

• Dependable - on time to work, very few missed days, and gives advanced notice of time off 

• Focused - does not get distracted in conversations and keeps busy during down time 

• Technically Skilled 

• Effective Communicator - Proactively communicates problems to people with ability to make a change, is a good listener, approachable, and responds in a timely manner 

• Compassionate Animal Caregiver - Attentive to condition of patients and serves as a good set of eyes/ears for clinicians 

• Follows Company Rules/Guidelines 

• Must be willing to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by CVES/NVS Management  

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Physical/Environmental Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of each of these jobs. While performing the duties of any of these positions, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to lift and carry animals weighing fifty pounds or more; handle dogs weighing up to 150 pounds. This position involves a potential for exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and the use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards. A complete list of such chemicals is available from the hospital manager. 

Nashville, TN

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

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, Ethos 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.