Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Veterinary Surgical Specialists
Job Description
Veterinary Surgery Technician
Veterinary Surgical Specialist is hiring an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician with a passion for surgery and anesthesia to join our surgical team, where you will work alongside our board-certified veterinary surgeon.
You will work in the beautiful Pacific Northwest; you can live and work under the bluest of blue skies with countless outdoor activities, including downhill skiing, hiking, biking, excellent restaurants, and numerous cultural activities.
Technical abilities and skills
- Induction, management, and recovery of anesthesia
- Knowledge of common medications and filling medications
- The ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment and commitment to building relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community is required
- Excellent communication and organizational skills are required
- The ability to deliver exceptional client service
- Proficient with administering subcutaneous fluids and injections, intramuscular and intravenous injections, intravenous catheters, CRIs, and calculations
- Surgical prep and assisting
- Instrument and equipment sterilization and maintenance
- Diagnostic imaging
- Knowledge of fluid pumps and fluid setup, including syringe pumps and administration
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
- Two or more years of experience with veterinary surgeries performing the above duties. (Required)
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) (Required)
- Able to perform moderately physically demanding work that requires a lot of lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion.
The base hourly range for this position is $25 - $30. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Benefits include: medical, vision, dental, short or long-term disability available, paid holidays, team member discounts on products and services, CE allowance, license reimbursement, uniforms, 401K, and PTO.