Licensed Veterinary Technician 

The LVT has many important responsibilities and plays many roles within the hospital. They apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education. 

The technician is routinely entrusted with patient assessments, anesthesia, procedures, and treatments. He or she must be a detail oriented person who can make good decisions, respond quickly and calmly to crises, and maintain high standards of patient care. Technicians need to communicate clearly with the doctors, other hospital personnel, and clients to ensure that patients receive the care that they need. 

LVTs should enjoy working with diverse people and animals and be friendly and flexible in the face of varying expectations from clients and co-workers.  They must share a firm belief in the quality of care we provide and communicate this sense of assurance to clients. It is important to know and understand our services and recommendations and be able to clearly convey the value of the services to the clients. Excellent client communication skills and a commitment to outstanding client service are essential. 

Beyond that, the Veterinary Technician must also exhibit people skills in managing the technical team. This includes, but is not limited to, scheduling assistants for weekend and on-call duties, coordinating continuing education once a month, and training new technical staff. The LVT must make sure visiting and part-time veterinarians are assigned assistants to help them in their daily routines and/or procedures. The LVT monitors the time accumulation of all the technical staff and adjusts their schedule as needed to avoid getting overtime. Recruiting and hiring new technical staff members is an integral part of the Veterinary Technician’s duties.

Education and Essential Qualifications 

• Technicians must be graduates of an AVMA accredited training school or program. 

• Basic computer literacy including the ability to type on a computer keyboard, use a computer mouse, and view information on a computer screen is required. The LVT must make sure all on the team can meet those basic requirements, or provide access to training in the deficient area(s).

• Employees must have the physical strength and ability to lift and carry a pet or other object weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. He or she must be able to assist in lifting patients or other objects weighing more than 50 pounds. The LVT needs to keep a watchful eye on the technical team to make sure no injuries occur due to lifting more than 50 pounds without assistance. 

• Technical employees must be able to safely and competently operate equipment pertinent to carrying out their duties, including but not limited to laboratory equipment, anesthesia and dental equipment, and the x-ray machine and processor. Technicians and assistants must be able to view physical symptoms or medical problems, read medical instruments, and follow handwritten instructions. The LVT must ascertain whether there are any deficiencies in knowledge of these areas by any on the team and arrange for training in those areas. 

General Job Requirements 

• Have an active part in creating and following all hospital standard procedures and protocols, both current and future, as contained within the training manuals or as written or communicated by veterinarians or hospital manager.

• Carry out all duties in a professional and courteous manner and set the example in remaining respectful and polite in speech, tone, and actions under all circumstances.  

• Remain flexible and willing to create and implement new or changing procedures in the future 

• Follow OSHA standards and be familiar with Material Data Safety Sheets. Occupational hazards may include but are not limited to animal bite or scratch wounds and exposure to x-rays, anesthetic gases, CO2 Laser, caustic or toxic materials, and zoonotic diseases. Employees must follow all safety guidelines contained in the employee handbook and posted in hazardous areas. 

• Competitive pay from $19.80 to $29.70 depending on experience.  Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.