Licensed Veterinary Technician, LVT

About the role

East Louisville is a progressive, multi-doctor practice known for delivering top-notch care for the pets in Louisville and the surrounding areas. Our state-of-the-art facility offers innovative diagnostics and equipment, allowing opportunities to enhance your medical knowledge and further develop your skills as a veterinary professional. Our veterinary team is committed to ensuring every pet receives compassionate care, and we pride ourselves on our welcoming environment where both pets and people feel valued and appreciated!

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings
• Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury, and illness visits
• Advocate for patients, and educate clients
• Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring, pre and post-operative patient care, surgical suite, instrument, and equipment care
• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
• Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members
• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active state license
• Minimum 2 years’ professional experience, preferred
• Superior technical knowledge and skills
• Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, conversions, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
• Proficient time management, ability to solve problems, learn, and handle multiple tasks
• Enthusiastic team player with a patient and positive professional attitude
• Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day
• Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
• Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
• Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active state license
• Minimum 2 years’ professional experience, preferred
• Superior technical knowledge and skills
• Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, conversions, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
• Proficient time management, ability to solve problems, learn, and handle multiple tasks
• Enthusiastic team player with a patient and positive professional attitude
• Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day
• Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
• Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
• Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine

Skills

• Technical skills in diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings
• Strong communication skills with clients and team members
• Proficiency in medical math calculations
• Time management and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Patience and positivity
• Detail-oriented approach

Benefits

• Paid time off & Holiday pay
• 401K with company match
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability
• Complimentary Life Insurance
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• Long-Term Disability option
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
• Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Programs
• Employee Discounts for Pet Care
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand

Pay

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Schedule

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