Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarian with office visits and exams, helps maintain the hospital facility, keeping it neat and clean, and if certified, monitors anesthesia. Job Requirements Must have a sense of caring for animals and be able to lift approximately 50 pounds. Essential Functions Provide compassionate care for pets Restrain pets for veterinarians Assist in setting up and taking of x‑rays Monitor and collect urine and fecal samples as needed Monitor, record, and report physical signs of hospitalized patients Clean cages, runs, and/or hospital facilities, including exam rooms, treatment rooms Prepare, centrifuge, and read a PCV/TS sample, as well as collect and submit samples Properly perform a SNAP heartworm test Accurately perform UA dipstick test Demonstrate proper phone etiquette Demonstrate ability to schedule appointments Demonstrate appropriate triage skills Demonstrate appropriate patient check‑in Demonstrate appropriate interaction with clients Document correct information on patient records Perform nail trims on canine/felines Accurately pull up IV medication Administer SQ injections NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Abqpetcarehospital