Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to veterinarians in the care of animals, ensuring their health and well-being. Your expertise in animal anatomy and handling will be critical in assisting with examinations, treatments, and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for animal care and a commitment to delivering high-quality veterinary services.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors in restraint and treatment of patients• Enter doctor/technician services into the computer and patient record• Fill prescriptions and prepare medications as prescribed by the veterinarian• Perform routine laboratory analyses including hematology, serology, blood chemistry, urinalysis, fecal analysis, and skin scrapings• Give treatment/injections/medications in accordance with doctor’s orders• Place/maintain i.v./urinary catheters• Monitor critical patients, follow and complete treatments as listed on the whiteboard• Collect blood for internal and external laboratory analysis, and prepare corresponding paperwork• Maintain pharmacy, laboratory, radiology inventory, and surgery logs daily• Administer oral drugs, injections, wound dressings, and fluid therapy as directed by the DVM• Administer and monitor anesthesia in accordance with state regulations and AAHA standards• Perform routine dental cleanings in accordance to state regulations and AAHA standards• Perform sterile surgical preparation of surgery sites according to AAHA standards• Assist in surgery, including gowning surgeon, patient monitoring, suture selection, etc.• Maintain lab and surgical supplies and equipment including autoclaved items, surgery packs, ultrasound equipment, anesthesia machines, centrifuge, and microscope according to hospital protocol• Clean/sanitize surgery areas, treatment, laboratory, kennel, and exam rooms daily• Take/export radiographs (dental and digital) including proper submission to telemedicine or outside specialists• Perform/submit ECG readings• Perform emergency procedures including: control bleeding, administer parenteral fluids and pharmacological agents under veterinary supervision, resuscitate with oxygen, establish open airway breathing by intubation, perform external cardiac massage, apply temporary bandages or splints, provide external supportive treatment or wounds, burns, and heat exhaustion.• Provide client education regarding nutrition, parasite control, vaccination protocols, spaying and neutering, behavior/fear free and all other routine procedures• Counsel clients regarding home care, medication administration, and post-operative cases• Assist with inventory control and product ordering• Assist receptionists as needed• Perform tasks assigned to the veterinary assistants and kennel staff as needed

Required:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds and remain standing for long periods of time as needed to maintain desk operation.

Skills
- Strong knowledge of veterinary practices and procedures.
- Proficient in animal anatomy knowledge for effective patient care.
- Experience with animal handling techniques to ensure safety for both staff and pets.
- Familiarity with dental terminology related to veterinary dentistry.
- Understanding of kennel management practices for proper animal housing.
- Ability to assist with dog training techniques
- Knowledge of veterinary critical care protocols for emergency situations.
- Experience with animal catheterization procedures is a plus.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners by providing exceptional veterinary care. Your skills and dedication will contribute significantly to our mission of promoting animal health and welfare.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20