Registered Veterinary Technician ( CVT, LVT, RVT )

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for animal care and a desire to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment. As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to our patients, not only assisting veterinarians, but also educating clients, performing in various procedures, and ensuring the overall well-being of animals.

Duties

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Induce, intubate, and monitor anesthesia, ensuring patient safety during surgical procedures.
• Perform dental scaling, radiographs, and charting while patients are being monitored by an assistant, another technician, or a veterinarian.
• Perform high quality, diagnostic survey radiographs.
• Prepare patients for cardiac and abdominal ultrasound.
• Accurately collect and prepare samples to be sent to reference labs and/or perform routine laboratory tests, including bloodwork, urinalysis, and fecal exams using Heska laboratory machines.
• Be able to discuss and educate clients about what is involved with various diagnostic tests to help answer their questions.
• Calculate and dispense medication doses based on veterinarian instructions.
• Administer medications and vaccinations based on veterinarian recommendations and hospital guidelines/SOPs.
• Monitor animal health and behavior, reporting any changes or concerns.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized animals, including feeding, bathing, and exercising.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation for each patient including client phone calls, veterinarian recommendations, lab findings, and treatments that were performed.
• Create estimates and invoices for clients detailing what is being recommended at the current visit and what was actually performed or declined at that visit.
• Educate pet owners on proper animal care, nutrition, and training techniques.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the clinic or hospital environment.
• Handle animals safely and compassionately using proper restraint techniques during examinations or treatments.

Qualifications and Skills
The successful candidate should possess the following skills:

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred.
• Previous experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with multiple veterinarians and technicians.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary terminology, procedures, and equipment.
• Experience with animal husbandry practices.
• Proficiency in handling dogs and other animals safely.
• Ability to perform X-ray procedures.
• Proficient with animal restraint techniques to ensure safety during examinations.
• Strong communication skills to effectively educate pet owners.
• Compassionate approach towards animal care with attention to detail.
• Commitment to clients and patients.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of animals and their families while advancing your career in veterinary medicine!