Licensed Veterinary Technician (Lvt)

Job Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician Job Description

Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician

Education Requirement:

• Veterinary Technician Degree
• LVT License

Major Duties:

• In-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.

• Anesthesia/Surgery - Prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.

• Dentistry- Provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.

• Radiology - positioning patients and assisting with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.

• Laboratory duties- collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.

• Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools

• Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.

• Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.

• Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.

• Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.

• Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.

• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.

• Assist with inventory control - informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.

• Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.

Salary range is from $24.00 -$30.00/hr according to experience. We are offering a $1000 sign on bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, eye, disability, life insurance, 401K and CE stipend and much more.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health's innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.