Licensed Veterinary Technician

Overview Description Licensed Veterinary Technician: We can help you build the life & career you want. Cara Veterinary is an established hospital in Washington State. We’re well known for the dedicated care we give our community’s animal family members, and as one of Cara’s 10 member hospitals, we are also recognized as an exceptional place to work. One of the most robust compensation & benefits packages around A verifiable commitment to putting pets and our people first You’ll have the resources necessary to provide the best care Here’s How One of the most robust compensation & benefits packages around Flexible scheduling A verifiable commitment to putting pets and our people first You’ll have the resources necessary to provide the best care Cara Veterinary is an established hospital in Washington State. We’re well known for the dedicated care we give our community’s animal family members, and as one of Cara’s 10 member hospitals, we are also recognized as an exceptional place to work. In real world talk, that means clear expectations. Attainable, plentiful growth and advancement opportunities. Acknowledgement and rewards for those who go the extra mile for our clients and their pets. What We’re Looking For We want to provide clients and their pets with the kind of exceptional care and service they cannot get anywhere else—so it’s important that you’re as good with people as you are with pets. This means you should be someone who: enjoys educating and connecting with people communicates effectively will advocate for patients is licensed and has demonstrable technician and animal handling skills is reliable and trustworthy shows adaptability and resilience Is That You? Then please reach out by sending a fully updated resume/CV as well as a cover letter expressing why you think you’d be a good fit for us to View email address on click.appcast.io Cara Veterinary is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Pillars Put pets first: Our first priority is always with the health, happiness, and comfort of our patients. We have designed the Cara experience with the animal perspective in mind. And our care advice is based only on what is best for the pet. Trust the parent: We believe that caring for an animal is a partnership built on mutual trust and humility. We trust parents to make the right decisions for themselves and their pets and invite them to actively participate in care alongside us. Authentically human: Caring for a pet involves the full spectrum of emotions, from joy to grief. We must lean into openness, empathy, and compassionate listening. We know when to be fun, and when to be serious. At all times, we foster supportive, positive, and authentically human hospital culture. Good neighbors: Although our business is growing, we retain the attitude and spirit of a neighborhood vet. We welcome people in. We get to know our clients\' families and are proud to play an active role in our local communities. Sha ke things up: We are always looking for a better way. In an industry that hasn’t seen a lot of innovation, we are experimenting with new ways of delivering care, delighting customers, providing unexpectedly human (and animal) touches, and infusing our hospitals with fresh ideas. Requirements Summary of Job Purpose and Function As a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) at Cara Veterinary, you play a critical role in ensuring the well-being and quality of care for our animal patients while fostering positive client interactions. Your expertise spans a wide range of responsibilities, encompassing both basic clinical tasks and client service functions. You are well-versed in the use of practice management software, capable of obtaining and documenting vital signs, and skilled in various patient care procedures. Your contribution to the team upholds Cara Veterinary\'s commitment to delivering the highest standards of patient care and creating exceptional client experiences. You are a critical team member responsible for executing complex clinical tasks, including diagnostics, imaging procedures, and sample collection, all while delivering an exemplary level of client service. Your position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality of patient care and client satisfaction. Additionally, your role extends to educating clients and discussing treatment plans, further enhancing the clinic\'s commitment to patient care and client satisfaction. Your role includes tasks such as intraperitoneal injections, advanced medical administration, leadership, training, and mentoring of junior staff. May supervise and train veterinary students and other team members as directed by hospital leaders Demonstrate the desire to perform and learn additional tasks that could lend itself to being upgraded to technician manager should the position become available Show leadership qualities towards technicians, assistants, and kennel staff Support each team member to help achieve overall excellence and quality medical care Demonstrate complete competence in all areas of medical administration and service Demonstrate initiative by identifying, performing, and completing all tasks on time Routinely identify new procedures or tasks to help the operation of the clinic to provide high quality medicine Train new veterinary assistants and technicians. Track progress with forms provided and provide feedback to managing DVM regarding progress and skill level. Required Skills/ Abilities Exemplify Cara Veterinary’s Pillars on a daily basis Exemplify Cara Veterinary’s Core Competencies on a daily basis Disclaimer : This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive listing of duties expected of this position. The duties and expectations outlined herein may change at any time. Additionally, it is important to note that the skills listed for each tier are not exhaustive. Individuals are encouraged to develop and expand their skills beyond those explicitly mentioned. #J-18808-Ljbffr