Ethos Veterinary Health
Veterinary Technician Specialist
VTS - ECC - Bel Air, MD - Full Time
The Animal Emergency Hospital in Bel Air, MD is hiring a full- time VTS ECC to join our outstanding team in Emergency & Critical Care.
What you can expect working with AEH:
We're a hospital that provides Technicians the opportunity to thrive in an environment committed to their success. We cover all licensing and membership fees, ensuring you can focus on what matters most: your professional development and upholding the highest standards of patient care.
Our in-person Continuing Education (CE) classes foster a supportive environment for learning and skill enhancement. If you're searching for a workplace where DVMs place immense trust in RVTs and actively invest in their growth, the Animal Emergency Hospital is the place for you!
Compensation & Benefits:
- Compensation is based on experience & skill level. $34- 40/hr.
- Pet service discounts.
- Employee Pet Wellness days
- Free employee pet bloodwork
- Cell phone discounts
- Insurance, 401k
- Free therapy & Employee Assistance Program
- Employee professional mentorship programs
- Onsite classes, training, & CE opportunities
- VTS support groups, resources, webinar training & mentorship to specialize in ER & Critical Care
- Rabies Vaccinations
- Referral Bonuses
- Continuing education & conference allowance of up to $2,000
- Cover costs of license and profession fees
- + so much more!
- Obtain and record detailed patient history and perform physical examinations as well as patient observations.
- Understand patient diagnostic results and create plans based on results for veterinary approval.
- Independently implement approved treatment plans delegating tasks to other team members as appropriate.
- Possess and master all technical skills commensurate with VTS certification.
- Detailed knowledge and ability to perform advanced imaging studies.
- Perform point of care and diagnostic ultrasound, review findings with veterinarian for diagnosis.
- Perform advanced technical procedures.
- Master detailed record keeping. (Patient history, condition, treatments, progress, and communications)
- Provide professional communication to clients and referring veterinarians.
- Ensure medicine is delivered in compliance with national state, and location regulations.
- Demonstrate leadership that fosters a culture of learning and continuous process improvement within the nursing care team.
- Collaborates with Medical Director and other leaders on medical policy creation, implementation, and enforcement.
- Provides input with problem- solving efforts for daily operations.
- Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships across the hospital.
- Perform basic to advanced anesthesia.
- The ability to organize and manage cardiopulmonary arrest of a patient while collaborating with the staff clinician to provide care and support to the patient and their owner.
- Ability to provide sound guidance and feedback on all aspects of nursing care including protocols, pharmacology, restraint, etc.
- Advanced knowledge of pharmacology, including medication/ treatment protocols/ mechanism of action, drug calculations and dosing, safe handling/ use/ disposal of medications, side affects, contraindications with other medications.
Education, License, and Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, veterinary nursing, or similar field.
- Current credential CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT
- Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and active listening skills
- Strong computer and data entry skills
- Ability to think critically and work well under pressure.
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in a high- volume environment
- Strong leadership skills
Competencies:
- Self-Motivator: Ability to work efficiently and effectively, proactive with approach
- Communicator: Successful communication is essential with all clients and stakeholders, considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of different people in different situations
- Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Understands linkages between department’s needs and the organization’s needs
- Continuous Growth: the desire to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the medical advancements within their specialty
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 Veterinary Health 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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