Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant Mobile Veterinary Specialists (MOVES) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to support our Veterinary Internal Medicine specialist in the greater Northern Virginia area. This is a full-time, salaried position.
As part of a mobile practice, you will commute to the specialist's home and then travel to appointments with her in a company vehicle.
The ideal candidate will be organized and self-motivated. This position requires excellent time management and organization skills. Our internist will need your assistance much like a doctor in a speciality hospital would. Taking notes, preparing equipment and supplies, having professional and caring relationships with clients and patients, assisting the internist to move equipment as needed and building relationships are among the tasks that you will help perform. Traveling between clinics requires organization and time-optimization. Together, with your internist, you will be responsible for arriving on time with the appropriate equipment to the scheduled procedures.
The ability to work independently and efficiently is essential. Our internist will be relying on you to be their right-hand person and main support staff. This means gathering an understanding for routine and becoming more efficient through dedicated experience.
Schedule
A MOVES technician works when the specialist works. General business hours are Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM, but the actual schedule will vary from day to day and week to week. Technicians receive the same time off taken by their specialist, and are eligible for one week of additional paid time off.
Requirements:
Eligible to work in the United States
Current Veterinary Certification preferred
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Ability to lift 50 lbs
3+ years experience in the field
Experience with the following preferred:
Cleaning and sterilizing equipment
Providing comfortable, safe restraint for patients during procedures
Phlebotomy
IV Catheter Placement
Assistance with intubation for anesthetized cases
Ability to monitor anesthesia and assist with procedures
Medication administration
Basic medical mathematics
Inventory management
Client communication
Relationship development
Proficiency with iOS
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Additional Salary Information: Compensation
MOVES technicians are salaried employees with non-exempt status, meaning they still qualify for overtime pay if the work-week extends beyond 40 hours. MOVES technicians also participate in a production-based bonus program.
Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
MOVES technicians enjoy the same great benefits as our specialists! The company covers 100% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums for medical, vision, and dental insurance. This coverage applies to our base plan for medical; employees may elect to join the premium plan at a higher contribution rate. MOVES also provides company-paid short-term disability and life insurance coverage for all employees.
Retirement
401k plan eligibility begins at 90 days. MOVES Inc. will match your 401(k) retirement contributions dollar-for-dollar on the first 3%, and then 50ยข on the dollar up to a maximum match of 4%.
About MOVES Mobile Veterinary Specialists
MOVES is a fast-growing and innovative company that supports and employs veterinary specialists and technicians. We pride ourselves in restoring quality of life and the the specialists' career and returning value to the general practice by bringing our specialists and their expertise directly to the patient.