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Avian & Exotics Overnight Hospitalist LVT/Veterinary Assistant, GCVS
Ethos Veterinary HealthUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 May 2025
š° $68,000/yr($34,000/yr ā $68,000/yr)
About the role
Avian & Exotics Overnight Hospitalist LVT/Veterinary Assistant
Ā Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) is a leader in specialized care for companion animals, known for excellence and collaboration with the veterinary community. Our state-of-the-art facility and expert team provide top-tier care across a range of specialties, including emergency, cardiology, oncology, neurology, surgery, and more. Join us and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families every day.
We are currently seeking to add Avian & Exotics Overnight LVT/Veterinary Assistants to our team!
Position Summary:
The A&E Overnight LVT or Veterinary Assistant is responsible for providing compassionate and attentive care to all GCVS patients, with particular focus on after hours Avian & Exotic patients. Key duties include patient care, client service, departmental organization and cleanliness, assisting Veterinarians and fellow teammates during exams, patient workups, CPC related tasks, triage tech duties, and maintaining detailed patient records throughout hospitalization. Strong communication with Doctors, Leadership, Charge Technicians, fellow Clinical Staff, Client Patient Coordinators, and Technician Assistants is essential to effectively carry out delegated tasks and ensure quality outcomes. This role requires a reliable, proactive, high-energy individual capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Compensation:
As an Avian & Exotics Overnight LVT/Veterinary Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing life-saving care to pets. Your duties include:
Patient Care
Ā Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) is a leader in specialized care for companion animals, known for excellence and collaboration with the veterinary community. Our state-of-the-art facility and expert team provide top-tier care across a range of specialties, including emergency, cardiology, oncology, neurology, surgery, and more. Join us and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families every day.
We are currently seeking to add Avian & Exotics Overnight LVT/Veterinary Assistants to our team!
Position Summary:
The A&E Overnight LVT or Veterinary Assistant is responsible for providing compassionate and attentive care to all GCVS patients, with particular focus on after hours Avian & Exotic patients. Key duties include patient care, client service, departmental organization and cleanliness, assisting Veterinarians and fellow teammates during exams, patient workups, CPC related tasks, triage tech duties, and maintaining detailed patient records throughout hospitalization. Strong communication with Doctors, Leadership, Charge Technicians, fellow Clinical Staff, Client Patient Coordinators, and Technician Assistants is essential to effectively carry out delegated tasks and ensure quality outcomes. This role requires a reliable, proactive, high-energy individual capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Compensation:
- $17-$34/ hr, compensation based on:
- Licensure
- Critical skillset
- Field experience levels
- + $3/hr weekend differential
- + $2/hr overnight differential
- SIGN ON BONUS!!!
- $2500 for Active LVTs
- Full Time (2 positions available)
- Sundays-Saturdays
- 3x12 hour shifts
- 6pm-6am
- 4x10 hour shifts
- 6pm-4am
- Rotating Weekends
- +$$weekend differentials will be applied
- 3x12 hour shifts
- Sundays-Saturdays
As an Avian & Exotics Overnight LVT/Veterinary Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing life-saving care to pets. Your duties include:
Patient Care
- Safely transport patients within the hospital.
- Monitor and document vitals, intake/output, and patient alerts.
- Administer medications, oxygen, and treatments per DVM orders.
- Perform lab tests, maintain IV fluids, and manage bandages and wounds.
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