Veterinary Technician

Description

Position at Thrive Pet Healthcare

Veterinary Technician - Metropolitan Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

Rockville, MD

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Metropolitan Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, 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, you'll 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

At Metropolitan Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, you'll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

Why work at Metropolitan Animal Emergency and Specialty Center? The Metropolitan Animal Emergency and Specialty Center is located just outside the beautiful city of Washington, DC in Montgomery County, Maryland.

We have an in-house ultrasound, digital radiology, and a full laboratory. We are a team-oriented practice that lives by our core values.

We respect all living things, we are constantly learning and improving, we communicate directly and honestly, we are better because we work together, and we are committed to EXCELLENT medical care.

We offer an incredible benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, 401k, paid time off as well as pet benefits! If you are passionate about pets and providing exceptional veterinary care, we want you to join our team! Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Metropolitan Animal Emergency and Specialty Center is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary Technician you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients.

Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities :

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements :

• A strongly motivated, team player that is not afraid to take initiative.
• A person with strong communication skills with staff as well as clients.
• 2-3 years of experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant
• Emergency experience preferred, but not required.

Our new hires are given training plans that are tailored to their skill level. We focus strongly on learning, growth, and encouragement to master skills in this profession.

Below is a list of tasks that you would be expected to know or learn, based on your skill level.

• Proficiency in the diagnostic lab : Running bloodwork on idexx and Heska machines, urinalysis, fecal float, cytology, blood smear, platelet count, etc.
• Surgery and anesthesia - prepping surgical patients for major and minor procedures, intubation, induction, and maintenance / monitoring of anesthesia
• Monitoring patient vitals during procedures and recovery
• IV catheter placement and phlebotomy
• Radiology - positioning, proper technique, restraint
• Administering medications and becoming familiar with commonly used drugs
• Be familiar with CPR
• Maintaining patient charts and client communication
• Triaging patients and recognizing a patient that is unstable
• Perform transfusions of blood or blood products properly
• Assist in answering phones and checking patients in.
• Ensures appropriate standards of patient care and client service are maintained

You'll 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 to 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
• 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 of 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.