Student Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery
Company: Bluepearl Vet Llc
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a dedicated and passionate
Student LVT to join our team of animal care professionals.As a
Student LVT, you will have the opportunity to gain invaluable
hands-on experience in a dynamic veterinary environment while
furthering your education and skills.Pay: $17.50 - $33.00 / hour +
a competitive shift differential for the entire shift!This pay band
is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement
through CareerTrax leveling system.** Candidates with VTS
credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with
experience**As a Student LVT, you will:Provide nursing care to
stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core
values.Utilize their ability to place peripheral intravenous
catheter in cephalic vein.Performs physical exam; accurately counts
heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes,
temperature, respiratory rate and effort.Understands normal vital
parameters and alerts doctor when abnormal.Able to set up
intravenous fluids.Administers subcutaneous fluids.Can operate all
brands of intravenous fluid pumps and can troubleshoot errors.Able
to disconnect and connect patients from intravenous fluids
aseptically.Ability to monitor patient response to fluid therapy
including signs of overload.Requirements:Enrolled in at least the
2nd or 3rd semester of an accredited veterinary technician
program.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced
environment.Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills.Availability to work flexible hours, including overnight
shifts.Why BluePearl?Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet
insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments,
procedures, and food.We encourage you to grow with us. Our
associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as
they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing
our associates into leaders through talent development programs and
leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our
associates have endless opportunities to advance in their
careers.To transform and lead the industry through innovative
quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of
continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education
allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl
University for training, and our clinicians have access to over
2,000 medical journals.We value your health and well-being as an
associate by providing you with the following:Medical, dental,
vision, and life insurance options.Parental leave benefitsFlexible
work schedules401k and retirement planningTime to reset, rewind,
and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plansA
regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice,
and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while
working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environmentWe
promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this
together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by
enriching lives through remarkable care for petsBluePearl is
committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals
are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity
employer and you will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age,
disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship
status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the
application process because of a disability, it is available upon
request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no
applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are
an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free
Workplace.#LCBP413902by Jobble
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