What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) position at NVA General Practice?
Seven Bends Veterinary Hospital seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team! We are willing to consider part-time and full-time applicants. If you are passionate about animals and dedicated to exceptional client service, our hospital may be the right fit for you!
We are a busy general practice providing exceptional care to small animal patients (cats & dogs) five day per week, Monday - Friday with no weekends or late evenings required. Our hospital is a beautiful 9,500 sq. ft. state of the art facility with tenured veterinarians and support staff. We offer a wide range of benefits, to include health insurance, paid time off, and pet care. Additional details will be provided during interview process.
Please note: Our hospital and grounds are a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free workplace.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
We are a busy general practice providing exceptional care to small animal patients (cats & dogs) five day per week, Monday - Friday with no weekends or late evenings required. Our hospital is a beautiful 9,500 sq. ft. state of the art facility with tenured veterinarians and support staff. We offer a wide range of benefits, to include health insurance, paid time off, and pet care. Additional details will be provided during interview process.
Please note: Our hospital and grounds are a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free workplace.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Assisting Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians and/or Veterinary Assistants with patient care and treatment.
- Performing dental cleanings and assisting in surgery.
- Patient preparation, anesthetic monitoring, and recovery.
- Conducting technician appointments.
- Controlled drug management.
- Assisting clients with their pets.
- Rooming clients and patients with warmth and enthusiasm.
- Maintain inventory and stocking of exam rooms and treatment area.
- Clean/disinfect cages/kennels, exam rooms and treatment areas of hospital.
- Restraint of patients during examination and treatment.
- Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. obtaining blood, fecal and/or urine samples, performing radiographs, processing bloodwork, microscopic reading of fecal samples).
- Invoicing charges for services rendered.
- Filling prescription orders to include proper labeling.
- Monitor/aid hospitalized patients and post-operative patients.
- Cleaning, sterilization and preparation of surgical instruments/equipment.
- Administering medications and other treatments under veterinarian direction and/or supervision.
- Assist with incoming calls as needed while providing responsive service and support to clients.
- Collect and manage patient records with confidentiality and attention to detail.
- Minimum of one-year experience working in a veterinary setting or animal care.
- Experience in customer service or client care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to make clients feel welcome and at ease.
- Proficient in using computers and standard office software.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
- A compassionate nature and a genuine love for animals.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team setting.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job to include sitting, standing, and/or walking for extended periods, frequently working in a bent or squatting position. And carrying animals (ability to lift 40lbs on own).