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Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Veterinary Technician/Assistant - Internal Medicine

Job description:

Carolina Veterinary Specialists is looking for a qualified Veterinary Technician (or assistant) to join our Internal Medicine department at the Matthews clinic. The schedule is a 4-day work week with shared rotating on-call.

What is Veterinary Internal Medicine?

Veterinary Internal Medicine is a specialty branch of veterinary medicine concerned with non-surgical diseases in animals. This service works with patients and their families to diagnose, treat, and manage disease concerning the following areas: gastrointestinal, clinical nutrition, urinary system, endocrine system, liver, respiratory conditions, hematologic disorders, infectious disease, pharmacology, dermatology, immunology, and pain management. Through their work, the Internal Medicine team maximizes the potential for clients to share the human - animal bond with their pets.

What does the Internal Medicine Technician do?

The IM technician/assistant assists our board-certified internists with all aspects of Internal Medicine flow including seeing routine and sick appointments, performing diagnostics, completing blood work for patients, accurate and precise venipuncture skills, patient examination and restraint, administering and monitoring anesthesia in the pre-, peri-, and post-operative periods, discharging patients from the hospital, and client communications.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Take accurate history for patients
Client Communication according to hospital policy
Oversee and approve as necessary, appointment schedule and emergency add-on patients
Ability to perform safe, accurate drug calculations
Appropriately restrain patients for examinations, procedures and blood draws
Proactive role in patient hospitalization and treatment procedures
Properly prep and scrub patients for sterile procedures
Maintain anesthesia for all procedures requiring it
Monitor patient parameters and notify doctor of potential concerns
Particular ability to provide patient and compassionate nursing care for debilitated patients
Set up constant rate infusions (CRI)
Acquisition of imaging including radiographs and computed tomography (CT) Set up and assist with endoscopic procedures.
Maintain the efficiency of the service by utilizing time management skills to recognize and complete tasks in a timely manner
Ability to be particularly compassionate and patient with clients experiencing grief

What you can expect working at Carolina Veterinary Specialists:

Competitive pay and excellent benefits including: multiple medical/dental/vision plan options to fit your coverage and cost needs, short- and long-term disability, life and supplemental insurances, legal plans, 401k with match, uniform provisions & continuing education allowance, pet care discounts reciprocal nationwide, Employee Assistance Program, PennFoster tuition assistance, and more!
Our hospital is a collaborative environment where teams work together and feel like family.
No glass ceilings! We want to build our staff up, helping them achieve new heights in their career through growth areas such as advanced skills wet labs, in-house topic rounds, and leadership development.

What does this job require?

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills as well as a keen attention to detail. The Internal Medicine technician will be able to work well as part of a team and will demonstrate a shared sense of responsibility among the different services within the hospital. They will also possess the following qualifications:

At least 1+ year of experience as a technician or assistant
Ability to work both independently with little supervision as well as part of a team
Strong work ethic and good organizational and multi-tasking skills
Capability to lift 50 pounds

Additional Desired Competencies:

Working knowledge of standard veterinary medications
Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, general laboratory, anesthesia and pharmacology skills
Knowledge of normal patient parameters
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to administer and knowledge of medication and fluid therapies
Knowledge of critical nursing care and steps to take in the event of patient compromise
Ability to administer safe and appropriate fluid therapy
Ability to monitor anesthesia safely
Credential technician preferred

Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance Schedule
10-hour shift
Day shift

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Veterinary clinical: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Pay Range

$20.18—$30 USD

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Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

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Why Consider Our Matthews Hospital?

At Carolina Veterinary Specialists, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Carolina Veterinary Specialists, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.
- Carolina Veterinary Specialists Team

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