Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Are you an experienced veterinary technician who loves the dental care as well as the consistency of general practice? Are you organized, dependable and ready to flex the skill set you’ve been cultivating since the start of your career? If so, Missoula Veterinary Clinic located in Missoula, MT has a fantastic opportunity for you!

About Us:

Missoula Veterinary Clinic has been serving the community for over 55 years! We pride ourselves on providing a full spectrum of care for our patients. Our clinic offers services including digital full body & dental radiographs, full diagnostic laboratory, soft tissue & some orthopedic surgeries, dental prophylaxis as well as alternative therapies like acupuncture. Our culture is one of high standards, professional dedication, patient care, and an unrelenting commitment to customer service.

Licensed Veterinary Technicians play an integral leadership role in our hospital whether they are handling patient care, taking care of clients, assisting doctors in surgery, or providing quality nursing care to hospitalized patients. We are looking for a full time dental technician to maintain and grow our advanced dental program.  We have a professionally trained dental team for you to join.  You will fully utilize your skillset and continue to develop your knowledge for years to come!

What to Expect:

·         Quality medicine: Our team is dedicated to providing outstanding care and communication to every client and patient that comes through our doors.  

·         Friendly/Inclusive culture: Our team treats each other with respect and kindness. We strive to ensure everyone feels welcome and included. We close the clinic for a catered lunch once per month to allow for staff meetings.  

·         Appreciation: Our Doctors and technicians truly value each individual team member for who they are and each unique experience they bring to the team. They love to celebrate wins big or small! We also plan quarterly off-site get togethers so we can celebrate as a group outside the hospital doors. Our doctors know the way to our heart is through our stomachs and bring in treats like coffee and muffins to show their appreciation!

·         Excellent training and continuing education opportunities: We are proud to offer onsite CE presentations and training (topics requested by staff), so every member continues to learn and build on their current knowledge and skills!

·         WORK-LIFE BALANCE! We believe a quality work-life balance is essential to continuing to provide amazing care to our community. We offer multiple shifts/flexible scheduling and only one Saturday shift per month!

About You:

·         You are an experienced veterinary technician with a minimum of 2 years veterinary experience.  Dental and anesthesia experience is a must!

·         It is incredibly important to our team to find the RIGHT fit. We want to find someone that shares our same goals and values, someone that is friendly, compassionate, dependable, and truly wants to make a difference.

·         You want to participate in creating an unbeatable culture and enjoyable environment.

·         You’re not afraid to jump in and get your feet wet! A hard worker who takes initiative and contributes to the operation of the entire hospital, you will help get all the day’s duties done!

Specific Duties for this position:

• Collaborate closely with our Veterinary Dentists to plan and execute dental procedures on dogs and cats.
• Perform dental cleanings, scaling, and polishing.
• Operate and maintain dental radiography equipment, ensuring the highest quality diagnostic images.
• Operate and maintain compressor-driven dental unit and associated high- and low-speed handpieces.
• Educate clients on the importance of dental health and post-procedure care.

• Assist with training of other technicians.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of dental procedures.
• Work with DVM’s to develop a comprehensive plan for anesthesia induction and maintenance while ensuring the vitals of the patient are closely monitored.
• Ensure patients are comfortable in a stress-free environment and be an active participant in monitoring them for signs of discomfort; recommend pain management as needed.
• Operate and maintain anesthesia vaporizers, breathing circuits, scavenge system and patient monitors.
• Assist with training of other technicians.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of procedures.

Anticipated Schedule:

·         We are open Monday through Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am – 12:30pm, closed on Sunday.

·         This position would work 4 ten hour shifts, Monday – Thursday.

 Benefits:

• 401k
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Short/Long term disability
• Life insurance
• CE allowance
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• PTO (full time employees)
• Paid holidays
• Employee pet discount

Compensation: We believe that each team member should be compensated based on their knowledge, skills, and experiences. The wage rate will be determined by the technicians’ level of experience in pet dentistry.

For more information about our hospital, please visit: https://missoulavetclinic.com/