What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician position at Omaha Vets Group -Ridgeview Animal Hospital?
Ridgeview Animal Hospital is seeking a qualified Licensed Veterinary Technician!
Position Summary
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) – Key Responsibilities
- Handle inpatient and outpatient care, collaborating closely with veterinarians.
- Assist in exam rooms with tasks such as:
- Taking patient history and vital signs.
- Confirming weight and reviewing vaccine needs.
- Preparing vaccines, collecting samples, and running diagnostic tests.
- Providing client education and assisting with animal restraint.
- Conduct independent appointments for procedures including:
- Pedicures, suture removals, and certain vaccine administrations.
- Bloodwork or other lab sample monitoring.
- Surgery admissions/discharges and general patient care.
- Complete daily checklists and assigned responsibilities.
- Communicate effectively with clients, staff, and veterinarians:
- In person, by phone, and for ongoing and follow-up care.
- Provide updates on patient monitoring.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor:
- Wear professional attire, including a name tag.
- Ensure a groomed appearance and exhibit excellent communication skills.
Top 10 Reasons to Join Our Team!
1. Enjoy competitive compensation based on experience, along with fantastic benefits like health insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, pet care benefits, a wellness allowance and much more!
2. Say cheese! Our warm welcomes include smiles for clients and plenty of ear scratches and belly rubs for their furry companions!
3. Our happy patients often express their joy by licking and rubbing up against us.
4. Join a thriving and dynamic practice—we're on the path to growth, and we want you to grow with us!
5. We're part of a network of veterinary clinics in the Omaha metro area, locally managed for a personalized touch.
6. Our core values revolve around Compassion, Family, Progressive, Teamwork, and Integrity. If these resonate with you, you'll feel right at home here!
7. Embrace the paperless revolution—no more pesky paper cuts from filing patient records and forms!
8. If you excel in communication, this role is perfect for you. We prioritize client education, and you'll be directly interacting with both pets and people.
9. Flexible scheduling.
10. Applying is a breeze: Explore more about us on our website! https://omahavetsgroup.com/
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Required)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $29