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Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Location Las Vegas, Nevada
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Category
Veterinary Technician
Job ID
31546
Role Type
Full-time
Hospital
Rainbow Animal Hospital

Veterinary Technician

Compensation

  • Base hourly rate of $25 - $28 DOE

Benefits

  • PTO and paid sick time

  • Paid Holidays

  • Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

  • 401(k)

  • Health Savings Account

  • Long-term and short-term disability

  • Paid time off

  • Employee discounts

Job Summary

In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, the Licensed Veterinary Technician is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with the Veterinarian and supports other medical staff to always ensure productive and quality veterinary care.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assists the veterinarian during examination of animals, obtains patient history, and provides restraint as needed to work safely and effectively.

  • Maintains clean examination rooms and treatment areas.

  • Prepares and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.

  • Obtains radiographs of animals with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques.

  • Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery.

  • Performs laboratory tests on blood and urine such as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems. Experience with Idexxequipment a plus!

  • Administers emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life-saving procedures.

  • Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.

  • Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.

  • Provides the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed.

  • Fills prescriptions, measures medications, and labels containers.

  • Prepares animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and placing IV catheters.

  • Works collaboratively with veterinarians to ensure that all animals are being cared for properly and moving through the system efficiently.

  • Scheduling appointments, answering phones, educating and helping clients, collecting payment.

The following skills and licensure arerequired:

  • Holds a current Nevada License in Veterinary Technology and maintains this licensure throughout employment.

  • Administers anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian.

  • Performs routine dental cleanings under anesthesia on animals under the direction of the veterinarian.

  • Hands on, practical experience in a general practice veterinary hospital.

Skills and Basic Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals. (Fear Free certification preferred!)

  • Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspects of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.

  • Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, pivot, and lift 40 lbs. individually or more in a group lift situation.

  • Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.

  • Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.

  • Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem-solving, time management, judgment, and decision-making skills.

  • Candidate must be able to work during the hours of 7am-6pm.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background and Drug Screen required.

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