Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Emergency Room Licensed Veterinary Technician

In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, the ER LVT is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with the Hospital Manager, Veterinary Technician Manager and DVM on duty. This individual has oversight of the overnight hospital technician team to ensure productive and quality care is given at all times.

Basic Qualifications

Experience in veterinary medicine

Veterinary Technician License

Veterinary Technician Specialties is encouraged, not required

Along with a positive attitude and a high degree of energy, you will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Effectively communicates and manages work flow

Ability to effectively handle and defuse upset clients.

Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary hospital environment.

Demonstrates professionalism in separating personal relationships with staff and making decisions and having interactions that are in the best interest of the hospital.

Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.

Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.

Must enthusiastically demonstrate active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills.

Job Responsibilities

Must be able to work 10-12 hour shifts and be on their feet for a majority of that time.

Must be able to lift 40 Lbs unassisted

Stooping, bending, lifting, getting down on the floor and raising arms above head are constant required movements

Must be able and willing to use a computer very frequently throughout shift

Attention to detail and spelling is critical

Must possess a good sense of time management and critical thinking

Ability to learn and demonstrate effective and appropriate skills in regards to handling animal restraint

Ability to steady hands and administer injections, blood draws and nail trims

Perform all duties of a Licensed Veterinary Technician including

Prepare for any major/minor anesthetic procedures

Monitor patients through anesthetic procedures

Collect samples and performs laboratory tests as directed by DVM

Follow all cleaning and sanitization protocols for the hospital

Ability to use hospital equipment safely and to standard, including but not limited to scales, thermometers, lab equipment and X Ray machines

Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and is able to work with a team, as well as work by themselves

Contributes to positive change conversations and has a relentless drive to improve hospital operational performance and culture.

Compensation:

Base hourly rate of $28.00 - $36.00 DOE

Eligible for periodic bonus (where applicable)

Full time benefits included:

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Continuing Education Allowances

National Veterinary Association