Registered Veterinary Technician

About Kingsport Veterinary Hospital

ALegacy of Dedication and Compassion at Kingsport VeterinaryHospital. Established in 1949 by Dr. George Eason our practice hasremained steadfast in its commitment to delivering exceptional careto every patient.

Passed down through generations from Dr. DavidJohnson to Tiffany Nash our dedication to excellence has onlystrengthened over time.

Our core mission and values endure. Todayunder Dr. Nash’s leadership Kingsport Veterinary Hospitalcontinues to prioritize the wellbeing of our patients above allelse.

With a focus on providing the finest care and unwaveringsupport we remain committed to serving our community’sbeloved pets with compassion and expertise.

PositionPurpose

TheCredentialed Veterinary Technician performs a critical role inproviding high quality care for patients. Credentialed Techniciansare key partners to the veterinarians providing the appropriatesupport to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamlessand successful.

Credentialed Technicians apply their professionalskills in anesthesia surgery dentistry laboratory testing patientnursing and client education.

CredentialedTechnicianCompetencies

Patience&Compassion : Remaining professional while still making teammates clients andpatients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of thesituation or challenges presented.

Responding quickly and calmly tocrisis while maintaining a high standard of patientcare.

Collaboration& Teamwork : Carefullycoordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members.Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner.

Quicklyincorporating feedback to ensure positiveresults . Sharingideas and being open to other’sideas.

• Communicating : Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensuresuccessful patientcare.
• ActiveListening : Followingthe instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners.Picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates based onprior experiences andfeedback.
• OrganizationSkills : Clear tracking of lab specimens medications patient instructionsworkflow and other jobrelated items while managing multiplepatients andclients.
• ClientSatisfaction : Ensuringall activities and interactions result in the highest level ofclientsatisfaction.

EssentialResponsibilities

• Assistveterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgeryand other tasks asneeded.
• Assistveterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories vital signsand weights as well as providing clienteducation.
• Preparepatients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient duringsurgery.
• Obtainblood stool and other samples; perform inhospital laboratorytesting and prepare specimens for outsidelaboratories.
• Takedevelop and maintain radiographs following proper safetyprocedures.
• Providebasic animal handling and restrain animals duringexams.
• Administerand monitor medications anesthesia vaccines and treatments at thediscretion of theveterinarian.
• Cleanand straighten exam rooms treatment and lab areas; restock examrooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the publicareas of the practice clean;

clean and maintain all medicalequipment.

• Demonstratewarmth courtesy and professionalism in all interactions withclients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions withpatients.
• Communicatewith veterinarians and practice team members including clientdiscussions patient plans client concernsetc.
• Anyother duties asassigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Statelicense to work as a certified / licensed / registered veterinarytechnician in state of desiredemployment
• Abilityto lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability tolift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds withassistance
• PracticeOSHA safety techniques including properPPE
• Basiccomputer skills familiarity with MS office applicationsetc.
• Basicmath and ability to calculate medicationdosages
• Strongcommunication skills to ensure patientsafety

BenefitsOffered

• Paidtimeoff
• Healthdental and visioninsurance
• Retirementbenefits (401k Roth k andmatching)
• Bonusincentive
• Careerand professionaldevelopment
• Statelicensing feereimbursement
• EmployeeAssistanceProgram

Employee ReferralProgram