Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job Description

Are you looking for an amazing culture and family atmosphere in your workplace?

Are you looking to be praised and rewarded for your hard work?

You have found the place.

Education: High school or equivalent Required

Experience: Veterinary Experience: 1 year Required

Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year Required

License/Certification: Veterinary Technician Certification

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: Based on Experience

Responsibilities:
- Routine procedures including:
-Baseline medical data: weight, temperature, heart rate, etc.
-Cursory examinations
-Nail trims
-Ear cleaning
-Anal gland expression
-Prophylactic dental care, including recognition of teeth abnormalities
-Diagnostic testing, including FeLV, FIV, heartworm, and urinalysis
-Blood testing and cytology sampling
-Hospital medications, protocols, and general medical recommendations
-Utilization and maintenance of anesthesia and hospital equipment.
-Telephone etiquette

-English language/Spanish a bonus

Skills:

-Client service and interpersonal skills

-Patient restraint techniques

-Routine examinations and sample collection

-Dental scaling, polishing, and extraction

-Reading and interpreting patient charts and treatment sheets

-Injections and catheter insertion

-Dental scaling and polishing

-Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, E-mail, and AVImark experience preferred)

Abilities:

-Professional and courteous

-Flexibility

-Be able to lift heavy animals

-Stand on feet for an extended period of time

-Multitask

-Willingness to learn

-Attention to detail

-Adherence to procedures and protocols

-Works well in team environment

-Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision

Benefits:

-401(k)

-Health, Dental and Vision insurance

-Employee assistance program

-Employee discount

-Health savings account

-Life insurance

-Paid time off

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k 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.

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Location:

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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