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Overnight Veterinary Technician Assistant, NVSEthos Veterinary Health • Nashville, TN, US
Overnight Veterinary Technician Assistant, NVS

Overnight Veterinary Technician Assistant, NVS

Ethos Veterinary Health • Nashville, TN, US
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Compensation :

  • $17-24 / hr, depending on experience + $4.50 shift differential  Schedule :   6p-6a  Two holidays per year  Benefits :    Paid Time Off  Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans  Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance  401k retirement planning and employer matching  Discounted employee pet products and services  C.E Allowance  Scholarship and Sponsorship Program via Penn Foster  Licensure Renewal and Out of State Licensure transfer reimbursements  Uniform Allowance  Cell Phone Discount  YMCA Corporate Memberships  Team building and Volunteer events  Career Development strategies  State of the art newly renovated and expanded hospital setting  And more!    Are you looking to gain more hands on animal experience within a team that works together and loves to support each other?
  • Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency is searching for a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our GROWING team !
  • WHY WORK WITH US?
  • Join a team of veterinary professionals you can easily build relationships with and feels like a family- we support and encourage each other and love to celebrate wins, big or small.
  • We pride ourselves on a welcoming learning environment where team members feel safe to advance their skills and seek guidance from each other while practicing quality medicine and patient care.    WHO ARE WE?
  • NVS is a 24 / 7 veterinary specialty and emergency hospital.
  • We are located in a recently expanded 24,000 square foot hospital with digital radiography, computed tomography (CT), on-site magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, endoscopy, access to an on-site commercial laboratory, and more.
  • Our primary focus is to honor the human-animal bond in all we do, focusing on patient care, client experience, and the health of our team.
  • We believe we can never stop improving and strive to improve in all we do.
  • Not only do we focus on patient care, but core to our hospital culture is also a focus on the health of our team, our community, and the environment.
  • We are committed to sustainable environmental practices.

We have a comprehensive recycling and composting program as well as a 5,000-gallon rainwater collection system, roof-mounted photovoltaic solar panel system, skylights, and an energy recovery system for heating and air.   Job Summary :

  • The Veterinary Technician Assistant (VTA) - Specialty the technicians in carrying out their day to day duties in our specialty services.
  • They are also in charge of hospital cleanliness and restocking of supplies.

    • Higher level assistants may also take radiographs and run blood work as necessary.   Position Responsibilities :

  • Restrains patients for exams / procedures Set-up patient beds for in-patients Set-up for procedures (i.e. central lines, sampling lines, NG tube, urethral unblocking, etc.) Stocks supplies (i.e. catheters, scrub, alcohol, syringes, pee pads, fluids, fluid lines, etc.) Maintains laundry throughout shift Maintains yard- Scoop poop, empty / change trash bag, clean up general debris, disinfect / deodorize Collects trash / recycling- take out to trash / recycle bins at end of shift- do not leave for cleaning crew Maintains hospital cleanliness Makes flushes Makes bandages Deep cleaning hospital (scrubbing cage doors, cleaning under O2 cage, wiping down above cages, etc.) Cleans kitchen- sign off on sheet Cleans bathroom- sign off on sheet Coordinates with other VTA’s during shift change if applicable.

    • Qualifications :

  • One (1) year of animal handling experience required Knowledge of some veterinary medical terminology and experience in a veterinary setting is preferred, but not required.
  • Adapts to stressful situations with grace under pressure.

    • Works well in a team environment PC Skills / (ezyVet or similar veterinary platform experience a plus) Performance Requirements :

  • Flexibility to work beyond scheduled hours if necessary  Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus Must be able to multi-task and complete assigned tasks  Must be able to work in a busy, fast-paced environment  Must follow the NVS Ideal Employee Qualities at all times :   Team Player - Gets Along - does not participate in triangular conversations, promotes the best out of employees, welcomes new employees, helps alternative shift employees wrap up their shift in an empathetic way Dependable - on time to work, very few missed days, and gives advanced notice of time off Focused - does not get distracted in conversations and keeps busy during down time Technically Skilled Effective Communicator - Proactively communicates problems to people with ability to make a change, is a good listener, approachable, and responds in a timely manner Compassionate Animal Caregiver - Attentive to condition of patients and serves as a good set of eyes / ears for clinicians Follows Company Rules / Guidelines Must be willing to perform additional duties as deemed necessary by NVS Management Physical / Environmental Requirements : This job classification requires that the applicant be capable of standing continuously for up to four hours with little or no breaks during; sitting; required to lift and carry animals weighing fifty pounds or more; handle dogs weighing up to 150 lbs.; reaching; speaking; seeing; and hearing.
  • This job classification also involves repetitive use of the hands, wrists, and arms.
  • Individuals must be able to meet the minimum dexterity requirements of the position.
  • This position involves a potential for exposure to agents known to cause zoonotic disease in humans and the use of potentially hazardous chemicals as defined by the National Hazard Communication Standards.
  • A complete list of such chemicals is available from the hospital management.
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