What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) - Twin Peaks Veterinary Center position at Lakefield Veterinary Group?
Twin Peaks Veterinary Center is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA-accredited, 4 doctor practice. In this position you will utilize superior technical and client service skills to their fullest - delivering the highest quality patient and client care. Applicants should be skilled in the following areas: venipuncture, catheter placement, digital radiology, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing care. We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, PTO time for full-time employees, 401K, continuing education, generous pet care discounts and more. Evening and weekend hours should be expected. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging position in a fun-loving team environment at a well-established, progressive, small animal hospital please submit your resume.
Our Culture and Values
Here at Twin Peaks, our mission is to nurture the bond between people and animals by providing timely veterinary services to our clients and quality medicine to their pets in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. We know how much you care about your pet and want to make sure you have access to skilled, compassionate veterinary professionals for everything from preventative wellness to urgent and emergency care. We love your pets too! Our experienced team offers quality veterinary services to the pets of our local Arizona communities of Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, and surrounding areas.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Veterinary Technician Certification is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
- Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures
- Strong organizational and time management skills including managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner.
- Basic knowledge of the generic and brand names, common uses, and side effects of drugs utilized in a veterinary practice.
- Basic knowledge of medical equipment and terminology
- Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Practice Management software (PIMS)
- Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach
- Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
For more information about our hospital, please visit https://twinpeaksvet.com/.
To apply, please contact Christine Erickson at christine.erickson@lakefieldvet.com or apply at careers.lakefieldvet.com.
Pay Range: $18-21 (with CVT and depending on experience)
Benefits:
PTO
Employee Assistance Program
401K
Medical
Dental
Vision
Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employer Paid Life and AD&D
Employer Paid STD and LTD
Eligible for performance-based bonus
Salary : $18