Veterinary Technician Internal Medicine
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Position at Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care Center
Veterinary Technician: Internal Medicine Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists
Largo Florida
More than a word care is present in everything you do. At Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner we take action to empower your best care for pets their families and yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options comprehensive benefits and abundant support youll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
And we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who we are:
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists is the longest standing Emergency and Specialty hospital in the Bay area. We practice high-quality medicine in a work environment that fosters teamwork and collaboration. Our specialty and ER services work together to achieve the best patient outcomes while our client service representatives focus on extraordinary client experiences. We offer surgery endoscopy radiology ultrasound and more.
At Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists we promote a positive work/life balance. We invest heavily in our teams long-term health and happiness.
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists is looking for an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician you will work with a team of highly trained ER Veterinarians that are committed to supporting the knowledge and growth of the ER Technicians. You will have the opportunity to utilize your skills to the fullest.
Role Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care advocate for pets and educate clients.
- Assist veterinariansand the medical team with hospital functions to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
- Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your states Veterinary Practice Act as outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
- Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options medications and additional treatments.
- Obtain relevant health history and information from clients maintain comprehensive and accurate medical records and utilize practice systems to support documentation.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures including ultrasound endoscopy rhinoscopy bronchoscopy.
- Collect prepare and process laboratory samples (blood urine feces cytology cultures etc.) for in-house or reference laboratory testing.
- Administer medications fluids and treatments as directed ensuring accurate dosage and documentation.
- Monitor and record vital parameters for hospitalized and anesthetized patients adjusting care as needed.
- Maintain and operate diagnostic and anesthetic equipment ensuring proper function and cleanliness.
- Use safe restraining techniques follow standard protocols and maintain clean sterile and organized treatment areas exam rooms and laboratories.
- Provide compassionate clear communication to clients including updates on patient status and home care instructions.
- Be willing to guide mentor and support fellow team members in a collaborative environment.
- Participate in ongoing education and training to advance technical skills and knowledge in internal medicine.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
- Prefer one year of recent experience in an emergency or specialty setting
- Basic tech skills required include venipuncture anesthesia nursing care
- Commitment to working within a team environment
- Positive will-do attitude!
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Proven ability to multi-task in a busy work setting
- Professional demeanor and outgoing personality
Youll Grow With Us
Here you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
- Our vast diverse and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
- Live virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
- A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
- Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
- Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
And with so many locations nationwide you can find and move into any specialty hospital type or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Benefits our care in action
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental physical emotional and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
- Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave bereavement to grieve both humans and pets and time off for new pet adoptions
- Top quality medical dental and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
- Pet perks including free exams discounts on products and services and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
- Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children adults and pets
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
- 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
- Hospital performance bonuses
- Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
- Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!
At Thrive Pet Healthcare we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members pet parents and pets. We strive to create a diverse equitable and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Communication skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Experience
About Company
Thrive Pet Healthcare is a nationwide network of veterinary clinics, including emergency vets, urgent care vets, primary care vets, and specialty vets.
