What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician position at Powdersville Animal Hospital?
Licensed Veterinary Technician Wanted (Easley/Greenville Area)
Be a part of our family! Join a thriving animal hospital in a growing community.
Our licensed technicians utilize their skills in some of the following duties:
* Patient care, observation, & medication administration
* Proper animal restraint
* MUST have venipuncture, catheter placement & maintenance skills!
* MUST be able to give SQ, IV, IM injections
* Proficient laboratory & pharmacy skills, Idexx experience is beneficial
* Anesthesia induction, monitoring, & recovery
* Dental prophylaxis
* Preparing patients for surgery
* Radiology
* Strong computer and phone skills
* Client education & clear communication regarding inpatient and outpatient procedures
* Assisting veterinarians as needed
* Assist with euthanasia
* Work with aggressive patients
* Bathing animals as needed
* Walking dogs & ambulating hospitalized patients
* Cleaning kennels, cages, & maintaining a clean hospital
Must be able to:
* Show care, compassion, and patience towards clients and patients
* Maintain a positive attitude in a sometimes stressful environment and be selfless
* Rotate weekend, Sunday, and holiday shifts
* Be flexible with scheduling and duties
* Lift large and heavy animals
* Have reliable transportation and be punctual
* Multitask in a fast paced environment
* Problem solve independently
* Be self motivated and remain industrious
* Communicate openly with staff and work to find solutions that work best for the hospital & participate in staff meetings
* Pay close attention to details
If you are interested in joining our team please submit a current resume to the above email. Responses without a resume will not be considered.
Keywords: vet tech, LVT, CVT
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technician (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25