Licensed Veterinary Technician at Leitchfield Veterinary Clinic

Our mixed animal hospital opened its doors in 1980 and offers a wide range of medical services and surgeries for both large and small animals. We’re located at 676 Commerce Dr in Leitchfield, with ample parking in a safe, low-traffic area for your pet.

About the Role

The Credentialed Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high-quality care for patients. Credentialed Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, ensuring each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. They apply professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remain professional while making teammates, clients, and patients feel comfortable, even in challenging situations. Respond quickly and calmly to crises while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Coordinate actions with veterinarians and team members, provide timely feedback, and incorporate feedback to achieve positive results. Share and remain open to others’ ideas.
• Communicating: Convey instructions clearly to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Follow instructions from veterinarians and pet owners, anticipate needs based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Track lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensure all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
• Assist other team members to keep public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy, and professionalism in all client interactions; exercise compassion and care in all patient interactions.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members regarding client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in the state of employment.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift over 25 pounds with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper PPE.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Basic math skills and ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth, and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development
• State licensing fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits may vary depending on full- or part-time employment status according to company policy.

Pay

USD $16.00 - USD $18.00 per hour.