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. 

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
 
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
 
Ethos Veterinary Health 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, EVH 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.
 
Ethos Veterinary Health 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.