Overview

Animal Care Center is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technicians to enhance the lives of our exotic and companion animal patients! 2 Locations!Animal Care Center: 14101 W. Club Deluxe Road Hammond, LA 70403Pet Care Center: 799 Campbell Rd, Ponchatoula, LA 70454 Compensation: $15-17/hr (Increases with commensurate experience!) Shift Details: Full-Time (30 hours/week)4 (9.5 hour shifts) days during the week <4 hours on Sunday every 4-6 weeks Clinic Hours: M-Th 7:00am-5:30pm, F 7:00am-5:00pm, Sat 7:00am-4:00pm Animal Care Center is a full service veterinary hospital providing many services to clients including surgery, medicine, grooming, and boarding. For over 36 years we have proudly served the Northshore Community. Our mission is to provide you and your pet the very best veterinary care in a professional and compassionate manner. We take pride in our facility and team of dedicated staff. ***Experience is required. RVT or 2 years or more experience is preferred. Must have experience with restraint, pulling blood, placing IV catheters, taking x-rays, dental cleanings, monitoring surgery patients, collecting Vitals, Medical note taking, record keeping.*** Top selling points:Work with other RVTs Learn from 8 DVMSFast-paced learning environmentSafe and encouragingFamily-like work environmentAmazing team cultureGreat leadershipGrowth opportunities with special clinic initiatives or leadership positionsHospitalized and emergency servicesAdvanced surgical procedures50% off services. Product discounts Compensation/Benefits:

• Industry leading pay for you, discounts for your furry friends!
• Medical, vision and dental benefits package.
• 401k program with company match starting day 1!
• A yearly scrub allowance for all employees.
• Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony - You'll get PTO and have the time to use it!
• Free virtual yoga, fitness and meditation classes for ALL employees.
• Free virtual registered dietitian lead wellness, nutrition and cooking classes for ALL employees.
• Quarterly bonus opportunities!
• Customized learning and developmental opportunities!

Responsibilities

How you’ll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP. 

• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well. 
• Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM. 
• Maintain excellent client communication. 

• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate. 

Qualifications

Talents you’ll bring to MVP: 

• Experience is required. RVT or 2 years or more experience is preferred.
• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills. 
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis. 
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections. 
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients. 
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients. 
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia. 

• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently. 
•  The employee must be confident around pets. 

Why Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP)? 

Because we do things a bit differently here. We’re a rapidly growing network of veterinary hospitals located throughout the United States. And while it’s important to know who we are, it’s more important to know what drives us - our mission to be the employer of choice in veterinary medicine. Our actions speak louder than those words. We put people before profits and invest in our talented teams. Our connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook - we live them every day! MVP is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything. 

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.