Licensed Veterinary Technician - LVT - Gallatin Veterinary Hospital

Licensed Veterinary Technician - LVT - Gallatin Veterinary Hospital

Gallatin Veterinary Hospital is looking to add a Licensed Technician to their team in Bozeman, Montana. They are a 5-doctor general practice, open Monday through Saturday, with a focus on work/life balance. The hospital prides itself on a positive team environment, professional and experienced support staff, and solid leadership.

The ideal LVT would help maintain hospital protocols and workflow, to create an outstanding patient/client experience. The ability to educate and communicate with the team members and clients is crucial for outstanding patient care.

Essential Functions:

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, Wow Service, and Fun
• Provide professional, efficient, quality medical care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity
• Obtain patient medical history from the client and referring veterinarians as needed
• Perform initial evaluation of pet's condition, collect information from client, observe pet's behavior, and checks vital statistics
• Complete preparatory procedures and assist the Veterinarian throughout the rest of the examination, diagnosis, procedures, and treatment phases
• Restrain pets during exams as needed
• Create and maintain patient medical records and documentation
• Obtain and prepare various samples including blood, urine, and fecal samples for diagnostic testing.
• Perform laboratory tests on samples and update the patient's medical chart
• Educate clients about pet health needs, nutrition, and preventative care
• Perform X-rays and provide results to the Veterinarian
• Fill prescriptions under the direction of a Veterinarian
• Administer injections, vaccines, and medication with supervision and under the direction of a Veterinarian
• Perform dental prophylaxis, venipunctures, catheterization, and other procedures under supervision of a Veterinarian
• Prepare patient, medications, and equipment for surgery
• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets
• Represent and perform all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care
• Perform other duties or projects as requested

Essential Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's Degree from a two-year veterinary technology program with accreditation from the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA).
• Professional Licenses/Certifications: Current unexpired license from the Montana Board of Veterinary Medicine, Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination
• Experience: 3-5 years (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures
• Strong organizational and time management skills including managing multiple priorities
• Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner
• Knowledge of the generic and brand names, common uses, and side effects of drugs utilized in a veterinary practice
• Knowledge of medical equipment and terminology
• Proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Practice Management software (PIMS)
• Written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach
• Analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear
• The team member must frequently use a computer for long periods of time
• Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision
• This position requires walking and/or standing for long periods of time, bending, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted, 75 lbs. with assistance
• Must be able to work flexible hours including one or more Saturdays per month

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $24/hour + depending on experience

Schedule: Monday through Saturday, 4 day workweek, Flexible scheduling

Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay opportunities

Work Location: Bozeman, MT

Benefits:

• CE allowance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life, Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Quarterly Bonus Potential

And much more!!!

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