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The Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) supports Clinicians in providing specialty medical services with advanced skills, specialized knowledge in the delivery of nursing care for pets. Meets all competencies and maintains proficiency of Credentialed Vet Tech IV and additional skills for VTS per state practice as defined by the state’s government body. Mentors lower-level associates.

Job Responsibilities

+ Approaches and handles patients according to safety protocols, being compassionate, calm, and gentle.

+ Interprets and completes in-patient and out-patientwork uprequests by veterinarian within their skill set.

+ Completes routine and allowable patient care in area of specialty, including but not limited to developing plans,monitoringpatients, calculating medication for dispense, performing anesthesia, andassistingVeterinarians.

+ Performs allowable tests andoperatesequipment inareaof specialty.

+ Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment for all procedures per specialty.

+ Performs, gathers, andsubmitsadvanced diagnostic testing.

+ Educates clients on patient findingsin accordance withveterinarian diagnosis and handouts.

+ Educates clients onat home patient care.

+ Prepares medications andpatientfor discharge, communicating discharge instructions toclient.

+ Addresses client concerns and answers them appropriately within job duties.

+ Schedules patients withing assigneddepartmentand with other departments as needed.

+ Follows and upholds the veterinary technology profession’s ethical codes.

+ Maintains confidentiality of clients, doctors, and staff.

+ Understandshospital estimates and haspresentsthem in a clear manner to clients.

+ Mentors and trains levelI and IIveterinary technicians and assistants.

+ Assistsin coordinating and guiding daily service flow including any interactions ofadditionalstaff rotating through the department, which may include doctors (interns/residents).

+ Understandsadverse physiologic response to pre-anesthetic, induction,and inhalant drugs.

+ Demonstrates advancedproficiencyin one or more specialties andmaintainsall skills and knowledge of a VeterinaryTechnicianlevel IV.

+ Assists the Clinician on staff with the organization and planning of workflow for the shift.

+ Trains and mentors Veterinary Technicians, Assistants,and students.

+ Participates in at least one hospital training per calendar year.

+ Publishes an in-hospital article once per calendar year.

+ Models’ exceptionalprofessional standards consistently andencouragesstrong working relationships.

+ Maintainstheir CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT in good standing at all times.

+ Maintainstheir VTS by fulfilling their respective Academy’s requirements.

+ Other job duties as assigned.

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