Credentialed Veterinary Technician - CVT or LVT - Oak Knoll Animal Hospital
About The Position
Oak Knoll Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join their fast-paced, 5-doctor practice. This role involves utilizing technical and client service skills to provide high-quality patient and client care. The ideal candidate will be skilled in venipuncture, catheter placement, digital radiology, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing care. The mission of Oak Knoll is to nurture the bond between people and animals by providing timely veterinary services and quality medicine in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere, catering to everything from preventative wellness to urgent and emergency care.
Requirements
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician - CVT or LVT
- Experienced Veterinary Technician
- Skilled in venipuncture
- Skilled in catheter placement
- Skilled in digital radiology
- Skilled in anesthesia
- Skilled in surgery
- Skilled in dentistry
- Skilled in pharmacy
- Skilled in nursing care
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Foster a culture built on values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun
- Provide professional, efficient, quality medical care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity
- Obtain patient medical history from the client
- Perform initial evaluation of pet's condition, collect information from client, observe pet's behavior, and check vital statistics
- Complete preparatory procedures and assist the Veterinarian throughout the rest of the examination, diagnosis, procedures, and treatment phases
- Restrain pets for exams and treatments as needed
- Create and maintain patient medical records and documentation
- Obtain and prepare various samples including blood, urine, ear smears and fecal samples for diagnostic testing
- Perform laboratory tests on samples and update the patient's medical chart
- Educate clients about pet health needs, nutrition, preventative care, medical recommendations, and after care
- Perform X-rays
- Fill prescriptions under the direction of a veterinarian
- Administer injections, vaccines, and medication under the direction of a veterinarian
- Perform dental prophylaxis, blocks, dental x-rays, venipunctures, catheterization, and other procedures under direct supervision of a veterinarian
- Perform cold laser therapy treatments as directed.
- Prepare patient, medications, and equipment for surgery & manage anesthesia & post-op care.
- Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets
- Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care
- Perform other duties or projects as requested
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral programs
- 401k
- Team member discounts
- Learning and CE programs/assistance
- Uniform allowance
- Bonus pay
- $1000 Sign-on Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
