Ethos Veterinary Health
Surgery Anesthesia Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician, NVS
Surgery/Anesthesia - Nashville, TN - Full Time
Join Our Surgery/Anesthesia Team as a Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician!
Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency is seeking a meticulous and experienced LVMT, CVT, LVT, RVT to oversee all aspects of anesthetic and sedated procedures. This pivotal role demands a detail-oriented individual who excels under pressure and thrives in a collaborative team environment.
Anticipated Schedule:
- Four 10-hour shifts
- Rotating on-call
- $21 - $38 pending skills level assessment
Position Responsibilities:
- Manage intake of daily procedures and client communication
- Develop tailored anesthetic and sedative protocols for each patient
- Calculate and prepare medications for procedures
- Perform venipuncture and run lab work
- Induce and maintain anesthesia, troubleshoot complications
- Oversee anesthetic recovery and assist in ICU care
- Ensure efficient flow of cases throughout the day
- Assist in other surgical tasks and provide support to colleagues
- Participate in anesthesia rotation and on-call responsibilities
We're looking for candidates who embody excellence and dedication. Here's what we're seeking:
- You are a confident, skilled, Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT)
- You are proficient in anesthetic monitoring, understanding of drug dosages and calculations, and knowledge of radiographic techniques is preferred.
- You possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills aimed at establishing long lasting, positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community.
- You are able to work well independently and in a team environment, leading by example and holding oneself accountable for quality medicine and customer service.
- You exhibit flexibility, dependability, responsibility, and possesses excellent attention to detail and time management skills
- You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people who share that same value
- You’re not afraid to jump in and get your feet wet! A diligent worker who takes initiative and contributes to the operation of the entire department, you will help get all the day’s duties done!
- LVMT, CVT, LVT, or RVT licensure
- Minimum 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, etc.)
- Phlebotomy and catheterization
- Patient restraint and handling
- Anesthesia administration
- Patient radiography
- Medical terminology and pharmacology
- Doctor assistant skills
We're not just colleagues; we're a supportive community that celebrates victories together, both big and small. Here, you'll thrive in a nurturing learning environment where honing your skills and seeking guidance from teammates is not just encouraged, but embraced.
What sets us apart is our commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and compassion. We prioritize patient care and client experience above all else, and we're looking for someone who shares our dedication. If you have experience in veterinary medicine, strong communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
Full Time Benefits Include:
- CE Allowance
- Uniform Allowance
- Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
- Paid License Renewal Fees and Out of State Transfers
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Pet Discount
- YMCA Corporate Memberships
- Cell Phone Discounts
- Tuition Assistance Available
- VTNE Reimbursement/Assistance Available
- 401k
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- HSA/FSA
- Team building and volunteer events
- Career development
- Excellent opportunities for advancement and MORE!
For more detailed information about the role, see below:
Performance Requirements:
- Flexibility to work beyond scheduled hours if necessary
- Ability to multitask and complete assigned tasks efficiently
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to providing compassionate animal care
- Adherence to company rules and guidelines
Position Responsibilities:
- Intake of daily procedures / drop-offs
- Client communication in morning and throughout the day
- Formulate anesthetic and sedative protocols tailored to each patient
- Calculate and pull up medications for anesthetic and sedated procedures
- Place IVC, start IVF when needed
- Venipuncture and running lab work on in-house equipment
- Induction and maintenance of anesthesia
- Troubleshoot complications with patient and equipment during perioperative period
- Anesthetic recovery, rounding recovery technician and ICU technician
- Prepare later cases and flow efficiently through cases throughout the day reducing the gap time between procedures
- Work with co-workers to ensure lunches for staff
- Aid in receiving with sedated procedures as needed
- Perform radiographs with proper protocols and send off for radiologist review as needed
- Perform CT scans with proper protocols and send off for radiologist review as needed
- Discuss with surgeon about post-op medications needed for patient in-hospital and to go home
- Fill prescriptions, call in to outside pharmacies as needed
- Complete invoices accurately
- Complete other paperwork regarding surgeries: surgery report, patient update, surgery summary
- Complete requisitions and submission for biopsy, culture, and stone analysis
- Restock and clean all areas of surgery department daily
- Replace sodasorb in all anesthesia machines weekly
- Assist pack/prep staff as needed, including shave patients for surgical prep as needed, Sterile surgical prep as needed, cleaning instruments, packing instruments, running autoclaves and gas sterilizer, pulling instruments
- Other misc. tasks within the surgery department
- Will participate in anesthesia rotation of weekend and weeknight on call responsibilities
- Will have opportunities to learn advanced nursing skills after haven proved to perform all other anesthesia, recovery, and receiving duties to meet expectations
- When able, assist in training other staff members in anesthesia/surgery (externs, interns, new hires)
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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