What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician position at Denton Veterinary Center?
Come work at Denton Veterinary Center, where our mission is to improve lives through personalized care! We are a 5-doctor, small animal practice, providing patient care to the rapidly growing community of Denton, Texas, which is about 40 miles north of Dallas. In addition to our patient care services, such as wellness exams and preventative care, we also offer ultrasonography, dentistry, and orthopedic surgery. We also partner with Denton Animal Support Foundation to help less fortunate pets and owners. We strive to provide continuing education to our employees so they can all be as knowledgeable as possible! Denton Veterinary Center is here to help advocate for pets. Apply today!
Licensed Veterinary Technician Role Requirements
- Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) or the ability to transfer credentials from state to state.
- Associate degree in Veterinary Technology
Licensed Veterinary Technician Responsibilities
- Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms
- Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals
- Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members
- Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, proficient IV catheter placement and venipuncture, surgery prep, and anesthesia monitoring
- Competently perform dental prophylaxis
Licensed Veterinary Technician Benefits
- Work with Newsweek's #1 Ranked Healthcare Company in 2023
- Professional Development Assistance - You have goals. We'll help you reach them.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs and Mental Health Counseling
- Teammate Referral Program
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- ...and much more!
Join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. If you are passionate about veterinary medicine, dedicated to the highest standards of care, and eager to grow - whether it be financially, professionally, or both - we invite you to apply. Together, we can continue to provide the best care and ensure the well-being of our beloved animal companions. We can’t wait to meet you!
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification/License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Denton, TX 76210: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25