What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician position at Cedar Animal Hospital?
Overview
Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Licensed Veterinary Technician and become a vital part of delivering exceptional animal care and making a difference in the community! In this energetic role, you will utilize your technical expertise and compassionate approach to support veterinary procedures, ensure animal well-being, and enhance client experiences. Your skills in animal handling, laboratory diagnostics, anesthesia, and critical care will help us provide top-tier veterinary services in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners.
Duties
- Assist veterinarians with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance, ensuring all protocols are followed for patient safety.
- Perform laboratory work such as blood draws (phlebotomy), sample processing, and diagnostic testing to aid in accurate diagnoses.
- Obtain detailed and accurate medical history from pet owners. Ability to triage pets when they arrive and present cases to a doctor.
- Handle animals safely using proper restraint techniques, including dogs, cats and exotic pets, animal husbandry, and animal restraint methods.
- Conduct radiology diagnostics including X-ray imaging and interpret diagnostic radiology results to support clinical decisions.
- Administer medications accurately via IV insertion or other routes, ensuring proper dosage and documentation.
- Maintain detailed medical records using veterinary software while communicating effectively with clients about pet care instructions and treatment plans.
Requirements
- Valid license as a Veterinary Technician in the state of Michigan.
- Proven veterinary experience with skills in patient care, anesthesia, laboratory work, and radiology.
- Strong knowledge of veterinary terminology, animal physiology, anatomy, and surgical procedures.
- Ability to perform venipuncture (IV insertion), animal catheterization, and vascular access confidently.
- Familiarity with medical equipment operation such as X-ray machines, anesthesia monitors, and laboratory analyzers.
- Excellent animal handling skills along with animal husbandry expertise to ensure safety and comfort for all patients.
Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine through compassionate care and technical excellence!
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24