Job Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Reports to: Lead Veterinary Technician, Hospital Administrator / Manager and Owner
Overall Responsibility: The LVT will assist our veterinarians in providing care to animals. In addition, LVTs support fellow team members from other departments to ensure smooth daily operation of the hospital by performing duties as directed by their supervisors. Due to the nature of the hospital, LVTs may be asked to work any day of the week, month, or year.
Job Requirement: A graduate from an accredited veterinary technology program and currently licensed in the state of Nevada.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Provide outstanding customer service
Be on time and stay late when needed
Look and act professional as a representative of CRAH
Work without supervision
Work as part of a team
Work well under pressure such as medical emergencies.
Always be willing to help other team member and other departments
Perform Blood Draws on dogs and cats
Place I.V. catheters.
Intubating patients
Induce anesthesia in patients.
Restrain difficult patients effectively.
Train and mentor other staff members who have less qualifications / experience
Able to lift pets up to 50lbs 10 times every day
Able to bend, lift, kneel and for extended periods of time
Work with fecal matter, urine, blood, and cleaning chemicals
Use and help maintain hospital diagnostic equipment
Verify accuracy of dispensed medication
Facilitate, encourage and support communication between staff and departments to ensure the smooth operation of the hospital
Lead by example and support / promote team goals
Ensure shifts/staff covered when absences occur
Complete discharge and medical record paperwork appropriately.
Be able to communicate effectively with clients in person and over the telephone.
Ensure the safety of clients, pets and their colleagues
Obey and understand all clinic policies and procedures and understand responsibilities under OSHA and other regulatory agencies
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the LVT.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day Shift
Evening Shift
Overnight shift
Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
Las Vegas, NV 89130: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
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Work Location: One location
Experience:
Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
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