Licensed Veterinary Technician

Overview:

District Veterinary Hospital - Eastern Market has an opportunity for a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Location: 240 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Shift Details: This is a full time position, usually consisting of three 10 hour shifts and a 6 hour every Saturday shift, we do try to be as flexible as we can with scheduling.

Compensation: $26 and up depending on experience

Skills: Required skills include proficiency in venipuncture and confident restraint abilities, with a preference for using Fear Free techniques whenever feasible. The candidate must be adept at safely managing animals that are difficult or exhibit aggressive behavior.

Hospital Hours:

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Sunday Closed

We have a 6 doctor AAHA accredited animal hospital looking to add a Licensed Veterinary Technician to our team.

We offer a wide variety of services at our hospital. This includes health certificates, aiding clients in dog licensure, general practice services such as soft tissue surgery as well as laser therapy.

We are not Fear Free certified, but we incorporate many of the techniques into our day-to-day interactions with our patients. Some members of our staff are certified.

That's a win for everyone!

As doctors converse with clients about their pet and verbalize their history and examination, Scribe Note captures pertinent details and creates a remarkably accurate transcribed note. The transcribed note can be edited and then copied into the hospital’s practice management system.

We offer Global Fast ultrasound training to the right candidate. Global Fast ultrasound training leverages cutting-edge teaching techniques, tools, and concepts to support our continued advancement of clinical ultrasound skills. Our repetitive, standardized approach to every study empowers veterinary professionals to make quick, accurate, and informed imaging interpretations, leading to more accurate diagnostic and treatment decisions.

We are striving for more technician utilization on our team.

We have monthly staff meetings to keep everyone in the loop of hospital updates and policy changes. We have incorporated daily huddles into our routine to help drive the flow of the day with everyone on the same page and working toward the same goal.

Fostering our team culture is important. We do annual team building events as well as things like staff potlucks, holiday gift exchanges and more.

We want someone with a growth mindset that has collaborative ideas and strong focus on being part of a team. We are also looking for someone willing to share their knowledge with others on the team.

Come join our team!

In addition to being 1 block from the metro, we offer off street parking and $85/month in metro benefits.

Benefits:

PTO -

Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.

• The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member’s discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.

Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises

Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.

Medical, Vision and Dental plans available

FSA and HSA options available

Maternity Leave

401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match

Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress

• Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
• 24 hour access
• Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
• Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
• Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
• Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
• Build coping skills to manage life’s challenges and gain control of your life
• Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
• Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
• ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!

• Life Insurance AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Insurance

Pet Benefits

Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75

CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician receive a $500 continuing education stipend plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.

Scholarship Program for Veterinary Assistants that want to become credentialed

• Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.

We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.

Responsibilities:

Major Duties:

• Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
• Anesthesia/Surgery – Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
• Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
• Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
• Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
• Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
• Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
• Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
• Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
• Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
• Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Assist with inventory control – informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
• Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.

Qualifications:

Physical Requirements:

• The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.