Description

The Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) supports Clinicians in providing specialty medical services with advanced skills, specialized knowledge in the delivery of nursing care for pets. Meets all competencies and maintains proficiency of Credentialed Vet Tech IV and additional skills for V TS per state practice as defined by the state's government body. Mentors lower-level associates .

Job Responsibilities

• Approaches and handles patients according to safety protocol s, being c ompassionate, calm, and gentle.

• Interprets and completes in-patient and out-patient work up requests by veterinarian within their skill set.

• Completes routine and allowable patient care in area of specialty, including but not limited to developing plans, monitoring patients, calculating medication for dispense, performing anesthesia, and assisting Veterinarians.

• Performs allowable tests and operates equipment in area of specialty.

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment for all procedures per specialty.

• Performs, gathers, and submits advanced diagnostic testing.

• Educates clients on patient findings in accordance with veterinarian diagnosis and handouts.

• Educates clients on at home patient care .

• Prepares medications and patient for discharge, communicating discharge instructions to client .

• Addresses client concerns and answers them appropriately within job duties.

• Schedules patients withing assigned department and with other departments as needed.

• Follows and upholds the veterinary technology profession's ethical codes.

• Maintains confidentiality of clients, doctors, and staff.

• Understands hospital estimates and has present s them in a clear manner to clients.

• Mentors and trains level I and II veterinary technicians and assistants.

• Assist s in coordinating and guiding daily service flow including any interactions of additional staff rotating through the department, which may include doctors (interns/residents) .

• Underst ands adverse physiologic response to pre-anesthetic, induction , and inhalant drugs .

• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in one or more specialties and maintains all skills and knowledge of a Veterinary Technician level IV.

• Assists the Clinician on staff with the organization and planning of workflow for the shift.

• Trains and mentors Veterinary Technicians, Assistants , and students.

• Participates in at least one hospital training per calendar year.

• Publishes an in-hospital article once per calendar year.

• Models' exception al professional standards consistently and encourages strong working relationships.

• M aintain s their CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT in good standing at all times.

• Maintains their VTS by fulfilling their respective Academy's requirements .

• Ot her job duties as assigned.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, 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.