LVT, Dix Hills Animal Hospital, New York

Dix Hills Animal Hospital is looking for fulltime experienced LVT, Licensed Veterinary Technician.

• Dix Hills, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is a full-service veterinary hospital.
• We are located in the Huntington, New York.
• Our veterinary services are available six days a week, with a state-of-the-art emergency care facility.
• Our professional and courteous health care team aspires to excellence in medical treatment, quality and client service.
• We utilize cutting-edge knowledge, equipment and techniques to care for your pets and exceed your expectations.
• Further, we recognize the bond between people and pets and treat them as part of the family.

• Licensed Technician responsible for performing advanced medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
• Manage and provide for the patient's needs.
• Triage patients and determine if patient is stable or critical.
• Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in files.
• Assist veterinarian in all aspects during surgical procedures; pre-medication, set up, induction, preparation, maintenance of general anesthesia, surgical monitoring, surgical assisting, recovery, writing post op orders and pain management protocols.
• Perform blood collection via all routes and ability to know best collection method based on individual patient needs or specific test requirements.
• Preparation of fluid therapy- infusion pump/syringe pump set up, appropriate IVF set up, fluid types and rates for administration, CRI calculations and monitoring.
• Assist with dosage calculations and dispensing of medication including controlled substances as well as advanced emergency drug calculations, dosing and administering route protocols and common contraindications.
• Monitor daily activities of in-hospital patients both stable or who require advanced monitoring.
• Communicate with doctors, technicians, office staff and clients regarding status of patients.
• Prepare patients for discharge to owners including client education about home care and medication to be given.
• Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns and complaints.