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Experienced LVT - Licensed Veterinary Technician
Fredericksburg SPCA
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Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB INCLUDE
- Assist coordinating daily surgery, treatment schedules; perform pre-surgical duties.
- Manually transport animals to and from surgery
- Calculate, administer, and record pre-anesthetic drugs
- Assist with patient surgical preparation including surgery field clipping and sterile preparation
- Restrain animals for anesthetic induction and surgical preparation
- Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients
- Complete controlled drug logs
- Fill prescriptions and follow Board of Pharmacy Protocols
- Administer medical treatments and vaccines following SPCA protocols
- Prep lab samples, assist with diagnostics and evaluate in-house lab work
- Assist Veterinarian with surgical, medical and dentistry procedures
- Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments, disinfect kennels, carriers, and equipment
- Communicate in an effective and professional manner with clients and coworkers
- Ensure quality medical record keeping
- Follow written and verbally communicated policies
- Communicate necessary medical information to clients and appropriate shelter staff
- Assist with euthanasia of animals
- Maintain inventory and ensure supplies are available
- Help maintain departmental procedures and protocols
- Train and oversee Veterinarian Assistants
- Assist in Fredericksburg SPCA trainings for all employees
- Communicate with Director of CMC about overseen employees
- Oversee medical licenses with Board Of Pharmacy
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Must have an active License
- 2 years of experience preferred
- Knowledge of restraint, handling techniques, general animal safety practices, including recognizing animal behavior
- Strong data entry skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to work effectively - independently and in team - and in an atmosphere of multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadline pressures
- Ability to be flexible and detail oriented
- Computer literacy with proficient use of programs including Microsoft Office programs, G-Suite, Internet, and database software -- knowledge of Clinic HQ and ShelterLuv is a plus
- Passion for the Fredericksburg SPCA’s mission
How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to mjohnson@fredspca.org
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