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We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine team at Ethos Veterinary Health.

The successful candidate will provide primary support to our Specialist with diagnostics, treatments, and procedures, ensuring the best quality of care possible for our patients.

• Manage the flow of appointment schedules and communicate with department liaison
• Coordinate diagnostics and procedures with Imaging and Anesthesia services
• Provide nursing skills and support to specialists with treatment or diagnostic requests
• Record and communicate patient information accurately into patient medical records
• Communicate patient status, changes in status, patient report information accurately and thoroughly with doctor and ICU
• Maintain clean, dry, and comfortable surroundings for all patients
• Set up and maintain equipment as needed, knowledge of use and care of monitoring/diagnostic equipment
• Safely and effectively restrain patients
• Prepare and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by doctors
• Collect, prepare, label, and test laboratory specimens as needed
• Provide assistance with patient euthanasia and aftercare of remains in a timely manner
• Suture removals, ear cleaning, and nail trims
• Provide basic client education (nutrition, home care, medication administration, post-op care etc)
• Re-stock and maintain cleanliness of specialty department areas
• Train less experienced staff members on policies, procedures, technical skills, medical information
• Cross-train to assist in other areas of the hospital as needed

• Minimum of 2 years experience
• Ability to perform all key responsibilities of Technician Assistant
• Knowledge of safety procedures and acceptable sanitation/sterilization practices
• Comprehension of commonly used medical terminology and equipment
• Ability to calculate accurate dosages and injections
• Familiarity with CPR and rescue breathing
• Ability to take direction from a variety of people under various situations and accurately follow instructions
• Capability of anticipating needs of Doctors and Nurses and show initiative
• Ability to react quickly and appropriately during emergency situations, and remain calm under pressure
• Excellent communication/people skills
• Good grooming and hygiene
• Must have team-oriented attitude and promote positive culture
• Considerable tact and diplomacy in dealing with clients affected by a variety of problems
• Ability to work with and without direct supervision
• Capability to kneel, bend, and to lift various sizes of animals onto treatment tables, without assistance at times (50 lbs)

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.

The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.

For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.