Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job description

Calling all compassionate, experienced veterinary technicians who celebrate the human-animal bond and are looking to join a cohesive team of veterinary professionals committed to excellence! Advanced PetCare of Oakland is GROWING and has opportunities available for:

                                    Licensed Veterinary Technicians

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      *SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR LVT’S!*

About Us:

Our mission at Advanced PetCare of Oakland is a simple one: to combine the best of our medical ability with compassionate care. This mission imbues everything we do and is the driving force behind our commitment to identifying and treating the source of a pet’s illness or injury. No matter how complex, we find answers. We believe that part of our duty to nurture the human-animal bond is maintaining the health, well-being, and quality of life for our patients and we look forward to partnering for a lifetime of wellness care. It is our pleasure and privilege to serve both small animal and exotic patients of the Clarkston area in our AAHA accredited practice.

What to Expect:

 Be the Voice: Our team is here for the right reasons – we provide the best patient care possible and are truly working to be the voice for our patients both in our daily clinical practice as well as in our community service efforts.

Friendly/Inclusive Culture: Our team treats our clients and each other with respect and kindness. We strive to ensure everyone feels welcome.

·        We are a Highly Efficient team, adapting quickly to the changing demands of veterinary medicine which has allowed for incredible growth in the hospital.

·        Supportive environment where you are encouraged to develop and utilize your skillset to perform a wide range of procedures

About You:

·         You are a Licensed Veterinary Technician with outstanding client service skills and excellent patient care.

·         You enjoy interacting and building relationships with clients, and truly want to make a difference for patients and their families.

·         Motivated and compassionate, you have a strong work ethic and value team cohesion and efficiency.

·         You have a strong foundational understanding and can perform the basic responsibilities of a veterinary technician including (but not limited to):

o   Patient assessment and physical examinations

o   Phlebotomy and catheter placement

o   Knowledge of radiology safety and proper technique

o   Anesthesia monitoring proficiency

o   Perioperative surgical nursing skills

o   Routine dental prophylaxis experience

o   Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures

Anticipated Schedule (TBD):

·         Shifts are flexible, but you must be able to work at least one Saturday a month.

·         Our hospital is open:

o   Mon, Weds, Fri, 8:00am - 6:00pm  

o   Tues & Thurs, 8:00am – 7:00pm

o   Saturday 8:00am – 2:00pm

·         Closed for lunch from 1:00PM - 2:00PM, Monday through Friday

Benefits:

·         Sign on bonus for LVT’s

·         CE Opportunities

·         Uniform Allowance

·         Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

·         Paid Time Off

·         Sick Time

·         Employee Pet Discount

·         401k

·         Medical/Dental/Vision

·         Short/Long Term Disability

·         Life Insurance

 For more information about our hospital, please visit https://www.advanced-petcare.com