Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job Overview

Veterinary Technician – Join Our Specialty Dental Team

Location: Montana Pet Dentistry & Oral Surgery

Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Thursday, Day Shift

Veterinary Technicians are the backbone of our veterinary hospital. We respect, train, and provide an independent and gratifying work environment for our veterinary technicians and assistants. Here, our team members are ALL an integral part of providing high-quality medicine, oral surgery, and customer service. Our Core Mission keeps us focused on what is important – quality and compassionate care for pets and their people. As our business is growing, we are looking for an amazing licensed/certified technician to grow with us.

We are currently searching for empathic, critical thinking, and career-driven veterinary technicians. Candidates should have knowledge of veterinary medicine, experience working in veterinary practice, and enjoy client communication.

This technician will be working closely with our remote anesthesiologist team and in person anesthesia support staff, including a veterinarian whose role is solely to manage in-hospital patients, to gain more knowledge and experience. You will also play a crucial role in dental assistance.

Qualifications:

• Veterinary Anesthesia Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
• Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Required)
• License/Certification: Licensed Veterinary Technician in Montana or eligible to obtain.

Technical skills should include but are not limited to:

• Dental Prophylaxis, Probing and Charting (Preferred)
• Dental digital radiographs (Preferred)
• Anesthesia experience: induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery (Preferred)
• Confident in setting up, running, and monitoring anesthesia
• Venipuncture and phlebotomy
• Administration of medications PO, SQ, IM, IV
• Understanding of medical math
• Provide high-quality nursing care to pre-op and post-op patients
• Well-developed animal handling and restraint skills
• Work directly with owners from check-in to check out
• Communication skills with both clients and other staff
• Prepares the treatment area for procedures, including preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies
• Proper use of laboratory machines for testing, such as PCV, BG, PT/PTT, In-hospital CBC and Chemistries

Non-Technical skills and responsibilities:

• Utilizing standard office/business equipment.
• Experience with ezyVet veterinary software is a plus.
• Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
• Experience with veterinary software is preferred.
• Must thrive in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Possession of organizational skills.
• Critical thinking. Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Assist the veterinarians with patient appointments, surgeries, and any other tasks that are needed.

Why join us?

• Be part of a specialized veterinary team focused on advanced dentistry and oral surgery.
• Gain hands-on training with experienced professionals in a supportive environment.
• Make a meaningful impact on pet health while working with a passionate, skilled team.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Discounted Veterinary Dentistry Care
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holidays – for eligible positions)
• Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance Options
• Regular Schedule (No weekends or late-night shifts)

If you are ready to join a specialty veterinary team and grow your career in a supportive and professional environment, apply today.

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person