Job Description

Job Description

Description

Come join a team that cares about your career, happiness, and your future. Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is a different kind of hospital in that we have personal and professional rewards you will not find anywhere else.

Our team members make us extraordinary, and they (and YOU, if you join us!) are always top priority. At MVA you will help to make life better for pets and families at the largest, privately- owned specialty, emergency, critical care hospital in our region.

Advance your career with top-of-the-line medicine and diagnostics in our state of the art 25,000 square foot hospital that is home to 13 specialty departments.

MVA has excellent employee benefits, just to name a few: health insurance with no waiting period, generous paid time off, employee recognition program, education assistance, continuing education allowance, team member focused training to reach personal and professional goals, team events, and a great work atmosphere. *(See below for all of the benefits we offer!)

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Veterinary Technician – Discharge Nurse

We are looking to add to our growing hospital and are in search of a veterinary nurse (vet tech) to work in our patient Discharge department, discharging patients from all services .

The ideal candidate possesses the ability to effectively perform venipuncture and TPRs, interact and communicate clearly with clients, and is comfortable working with a variety of Specialty Departments including Emergency Services.

* A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in veterinary medicine as a Nurse is required.

Current CVT/LVT/RVT preferred or educational equivalent.

The schedule we are hiring for:

Tuesday through Friday 10am - 8pm

Daily responsibilities and job requirements:

• Broad knowledge of basic small animal medicine (pharmacology, proper restraint/handling, venipuncture, laboratory testing)
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology, medications and disease processes
• Knowledge and ability to describe common diseases, procedures and surgical processes, treatments, complications and follow-up care 
• Perform discharges of patients to clients
• Proficient computer skills
• Communicate with clients and team members (verbally and written)
• Attention to detail and a calm demeanor required
• Ability to work independently at times, focus, prioritize and multitask in a fast paced, environment
• Fear Free handling: safe, stress free interactions for team members, clients, and patients

Our top tier benefits include:

• Leading industry compensation
• Education Assistance Program & tuition reimbursement
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Flexible hours - encouraging a solid work life balance
• Paid time off
• Paid volunteer time off
• $200 annual scrub/shoe allowance
• Continuing education paid time off and allowance (for licensed and non-licensed team members)
• Retirement plan including matching funds
• Team member recognition, and reward platform through WorkTango
• Employee discount (20% off services, supplies at cost)
• Pet bereavement day paid
• Pet adoption reimbursement
• Pregnancy related and Parental leaves provided at 100% pay
• Team members snacks, coffee, fresh fruit provided daily
• Mentorship with a team dedicated to Education and Development
• Emotional support and well-being benefits for team members
• Unlimited growth potential
• Everyone is on a first name basis in our inclusive, friendly, comfortable work environment
• A strong focus on team member well being
• Team member events

Salary: From $21.00 per hour

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