Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

Veterinary Specialty Hospital (VSH) is looking for full-time Veterinary Technicians to join our Internal Medicine team.

About Veterinary Specialty Hospital:  At VSH our mission is to advance the veterinary profession through our leadership in medicine, education, business and promotion of the human-animal bond. We strive to bring together caring, warm and intelligent people who love to serve and help and are among the best in their field. 

About the Job:  As a Vet Tech in the Internal Medicine department you will be responsible to:

• Perform anesthetic monitoring including intubation/extubation of patients, monitoring vitals, and troubleshooting of machines
• Obtain and prepare various blood samples for diagnostic testing
• Accurately take and process multiple types of radiographs
• Participate in endoscopic procedures, including obtaining biopsy specimens and maintaining equipment
• Assist during ultrasound procedures
• Provide client education on common internal medicine diseases (i.e. immune mediated diseases, kidney disease and failure, diabetes, and cushings).

Pay Ranges:

• VA:  $24.00 - $35.00 per hour
• RVT:  $28.00- $40.00 per hour

About You:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience working in a progressive veterinary hospital setting required
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring is required
• Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens and working knowledge of radiographic techniques is required
• RVT preferred.  Assistant with 4-5 years experience will be considered.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required.
• Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set
• Partnership with Purdue VT program/scholarships
• Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
• VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training and curriculum library
• License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
• Financial support and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of VTS
• Health and wellness programs including access to League wellness app
• Opportunities for growth and advancement  
• 75% Employee Pet discount
• Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms
  • No waiting period. Health benefits are immediate upon hire

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

NVA Compassion-First is now Ethos Veterinary Health

We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

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