What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician: Monday-Friday, day hours, no on-call position at Alliance Veterinary Surgery - Dr. Jeffrey Seaman, DVM, DACVS (SA)?
Mobile Veterinary Surgery Technician (license required or student close to graduating) – Nassau and Suffolk Counties
We are excited to be adding a licensed veterinary technician to our dedicated team of professionals. In this position, you will assist our practice owner/surgeon as he performs specialized procedures at general vet practices across Long Island. If you have a passion for providing exceptional care and like variety in your work, this is the job for you. Day hours, Monday through Friday; no on-call. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to be part of a growing practice with a strong focus on service. Prior surgery experience is helpful, but not required; we offer training.
Key Responsibilities:
LVT Responsibilities: Assist or perform primary LVT duties (IVC (jugular catheter PRN), bloodwork, fluids, calculate drug doses, patient prep, etc.); Induce and maintain GA; Prepare fresh scrub bowls; Scrub in and assist; Radiographic positioning and study evaluation; Apply MRJ bandage; Monitor patient recovery; Clean O.R.
Instruments: Clean and inspect instruments; Assemble packs; Wrap packs; Sterilize instruments/packs; Clean and maintain ultrasonic cleaner and autoclave; Maintain log
Mobile logistics: Stock mobile supplies (maintain inventory); Prepack mobile supplies; Load and unload mobile supplies (into vehicle); Unpack and repack mobile supplies (at hospital); Charge and pack batteries; Periodically organize mobile supplies and check sterility dates; Periodically clean storage containers and drawers; Maintain inventory at home base
Communication: Handle communications with clients, doctors, management, and hospital personnel (phone calls, emails, scheduling); Facilitate efficiency and time management when visiting practices
Administrative: Establish, implement, maintain and update checklists/manual for all facets; Create picture book for patient prep
Additional related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
* Maintain LVT in accordance with state laws
* Related experience as LVT preferred, but will consider recent graduates with excellent academic credentials
* Experience using autoclave, sterilizing and packing instruments
* Extremely detail oriented and organized
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with clients, doctors, management, and hospital personnel
* Strong work ethic
* Daily travel is required; must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
* Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in equipment and restrain/lift heavy animals
* Able to work a flexible schedule
* Have home work space available (for autoclave and ultrasonic cleaner)
* Proficiency with computer use, including Microsoft Office
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $34