Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

Mission Veterinary Partners

115d • $21 - $25

About The Position

Join Our Team! Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician at Ford Caputo Veterinary Hospital, a 5-doctor AAHA-accredited practice. We are seeking a full-time LVT to join our progressive, compassionate, and growth-focused team. This position is ideal for those who are passionate about patient care, learning, and being part of a collaborative team.

Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• Ability to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods.
• Good hand-eye coordination and arm-hand-finger dexterity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Avimark practice management software.
• Familiarity with Heska in-house lab equipment and Imagyst AI cytology reader.
• Interest in physical therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring.
• Place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, and administer IV fluids.
• Provide in-patient medical care including cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
• Prepare, induce, maintain, monitor, and recover patients during anesthesia/surgery.
• Provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, and assist with dental surgery.
• Position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
• Collect, prepare, and run or submit samples for requested tests; read and record results.
• Prepare invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools.
• Communicate with clients for hospitalized patients, providing updates and follow-up.
• Teach/educate clients on at-home care procedures.
• Assist with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, and cleaning exam rooms.
• Answer phones, book appointments, and admit/discharge patients as needed.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Inform inventory manager when products are low/out, unpack, and restock supplies.
• Prepare prescriptions and dispense medications.

Benefits

• Compensation of $21 – $25/hour, commensurate with experience.
• PTO - 80 hours, with additional PTO based on years of service.
• Holiday Pay for 6 recognized holidays.
• Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises.
• Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus.
• Medical, Vision, and Dental plans available.
• FSA and HSA options available.
• Maternity Leave.
• 401K starting on day 1 with up to a 4% match.
• Access to Healthy Minds @Work App for mental health support.
• Employee Assistance Program with five face-to-face visits with a counselor.
• Optional Insurances Available: Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance.
• Pet Benefits.
• Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75.
• CE Benefits - $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year.
• Scholarship Program for Veterinary Technicians.
• Internal Employee Rewards Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees