Licensed Veterinary Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the examination, treatment, and monitoring of animals under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed.
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical charting for all patients, consistently meeting hospital quality control standards.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Perform diagnostic tests, interpret results, and record findings accurately in patient records.
• Prepare and analyze laboratory samples such as blood, urine, and feces.
• Prepare surgical suites, instruments, and patients for surgery.
• Absorb and provide post-operative care.
• Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures by providing appropriate equipment and medications, monitoring anesthesia, and providing post-operative care.
• Contribute to the day-to-day flow and efficiency of the hospital, collaborating with team members to optimize operations.
• Act as an advocate for the overall success and performance of the hospital.
• Perform select reception duties, such as triaging phone calls, scheduling appointments, and facilitating the intake and discharge of patients.

Customer Service Delivery

• Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills when interacting with the veterinary team and clients.
• Effectively adapt to individual clients and their needs.
• Effectively resolve customer complaints, as appropriate.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine through ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain certification and improve knowledge and skills.
• Work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Multi-task effectively.
• Complete work, maintaining a high level of accuracy while managing constant interruptions.
• Remain action-oriented and effectively set priorities.
• Work well in an extremely fast-paced work environment, remaining calm and resilient.
• Exhibit proactive initiative in addressing tasks and challenges as they arise.
• Learn new computer software systems (EMR, Scheduling, etc.).
• Provide a high level of accountability.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent associate degree a plus!
• Must have and maintain a valid certification, registration, or licensing. CVT, RVT, or LVT (state specific).
• 1+ years of veterinary hospital experience.

Work Location, Environment and Physical Requirements

• The Vet Technician position is performed onsite at our hospital or at an approved offsite event location.
• Hospital environment includes limited space, smells from pet waste and noise (barking, etc.).
• Schedules may include 10+ hour shifts, Saturdays, evenings and holidays.
• May routinely be exposed to pets that may bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medications (smells), radiation if near Xray machine, prescription medications, including controlled substances.

Pay Range

$25 - $35

Equal Opportunity Employer

WellHaven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WellHaven is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including transgender status), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other status protected by law.