Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician
Who are we?
Community Care Veterinary Specialists, in beautiful Gainesville, Florida, is a privately owned small animal specialty hospital in North Central Florida.
Come grow with us while we make our vision of creating a community of supportive veterinary professionals that collectively use their individual strengths to contribute to the care of all pets a reality! We foster a hospital culture where the care for our patients and clients is elevated by the supportive relationships between our local general practices and high quality specialty care. Our vision for a different kind of specialty hospital was inspired by our passion for veterinary medicine through collaboration with our clients to ensure the best possible outcome for our patients.
Qualifications:
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Minimum of 2 years experience in Veterinary Medicine.
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Knowledge of animal handling and nursing.
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Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
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Qualified candidates are excellent communicators and multi-taskers, who are able to work independently, and function as a part of a team. They should be detail oriented and able to provide exceptional patient care combined with professional client communication.
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Must be able to lift 40lbs.
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Basic knowledge of emergency medicine is preferred but not required.
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CVT preferred but not required.
Duties:
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Professionalism: navigate interpersonal, digital, and oral correspondence with pet owners and referring veterinarians.
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Possess the ability to coach and mentor lesser experienced colleagues
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Administer medications, perform treatments per DVM instruction and accurately document necessary medical information.
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Respond quickly and calmly to crises while maintaining a high standard of client and patient care.
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Communication: Effectively and clearly communicate with DVMs, the needs of patients and owners in high stress situations.
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Additional skills include: small animal restraint and handling; basic and advanced nursing care; mastered venipuncture and IV catheterization; ability to calculate and administer medications; lab sample handling and running in-house lab equipment; basic sedation and anesthesia monitoring; general knowledge of veterinary medicine, including basic knowledge of emergency medicine and procedures.
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This position participates in weekend and holiday rotations.
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Overnight and weekend differential applies for some shifts.
Core Values:
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Collaboration
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Courage
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Growth Mindset
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Respect-
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Gratitude
Benefits:
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Competitive salaries
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Flexible schedule that allows you to balance your work and personal life
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Continuing Education Opportunities
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Generous benefit package that includes:
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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STD/LTD
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PTO
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A matching IRA
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Pet Insurance Reimbursement
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Wellness Benefit
