What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician - Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation position at Veritas Veterinary Partners?
Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Eatontown, NJ is excited to announce we are looking for Full time Credentialed Veterinary Technicians, or experienced Veterinary Technicians, to join our brand-new Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation department.
About GSVS: We are a multispecialty practice with boarded veterinary specialists in Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Rehabilitation, and Ophthalmology. We have also been treating felines with hyperthyroid disease with radioactive iodine since 2001! We are also proud to have two technicians here at GSVS with their VTS’s in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.
Why GSVS: We are not your typical veterinary hospital! We know the winning recipe to maintain the care and compassion that our patients depend upon us for to create a safe and supportive space for you to put your skills to use, develop new skills, and be a part of our highly collaborative, fun, and friendly team! We are proud of our company culture and positive staff engagement within a fast paced, learning environment; and our associate employment longevity is proof of our commitment to take care of one another, and provide the highest standard of care to the patients we serve.
GSVS Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation department provides both rehabilitative and integrative care to help patients recovering from surgical procedures and soft tissue injuries and facilitates palliative care for both geriatric patients and patients with degenerative or debilitating diseases. We perform diagnostic imaging with US, MRI, and CT, and we offer acupuncture, nutritional counseling, custom assistive devices, such as carts, and pain management. In addition, we believe in comprehensive rehabilitation in the form of therapeutic exercises and the following physical modalities:
- Laser
- Heat/Cold therapy
- Extracorporeal shockwave
- Ultrasound/Electrical Stimulation
- Manual therapy: massage, joint mobilization, myofascial release
- Hydrotherapy (underwater treadmill)
- Electrical stimulation
Veterinary Technicians at in GSVS can expect to do the following as a Veterinary Technician in the Rehab department:
- Assist with musculoskeletal ultrasounds, CT, and MRI
- Help fit patients with assistive devices such as orthotics and carts
- Fear-free restraint of patients for acupuncture and other procedures
- Calculate and administer CRI medications
- Venipuncture and IVC placement
- Manage anesthesia for procedures
- Safely prepare and position patients for radiographs
- Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients and be a strong patient advocate during the patient's treatment
About you:
- Minimum of 2 years as a Veterinary Technician
- Proficient in anesthetic monitoring and understanding
- Certification in rehabilitation with CRI, CCRP, or other Chi Institute highly desired and justly compensated
- Comfortable bending and lifting as many patients are not mobile
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written; organizational skills; proactive thinking and a positive attitude are a must
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required
- Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!
Schedule:
- Sunday- Thursday, with eventual move to 4-day work week
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on your level of experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, some plans paid 100%
- Maternity/Paternity leave
- Retirement Plan – 401K with employer match
- Licensing fees paid for credentialed technicians
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Time off
- Mental health support with Talkspace
- Uniforms provided
- Full Time and credentialed technicians eligible for Sign On Bonus
- Pet discounts for medical care
Garden State Veterinary Specialists is located at 246 Industrial Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724
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Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Veritas does not currently sponsor applicants for work Visas, except for TN or E-3 Visa.
All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.
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