Licensed Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine
About The Position
Pet Emergency Treatment (PET), Alaska’s leading 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine team in Anchorage, Alaska. This is an opportunity to work alongside a highly collaborative team in a fast-paced, high-volume AAHA-accredited hospital while living in one of the most unique and adventure-filled places in the country. If you thrive in specialty and internal medicine, enjoy critical thinking, and want to make a meaningful impact in patient care, we’d love to meet you! As an Internal Medicine Licensed Veterinary Technician at PET, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting pets through urgent and critical medical situations.
Requirements
- Active veterinary technician license required for LVTs
- Minimum 2+ years of veterinary technician experience, preferably in Internal Medicine or a specialty setting.
- Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, medication administration, and patient care
- Ability to work around anesthetic gases, chemicals, and zoonotic diseases. Comfortable working with animals, including those who are sick or stressed.
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively support both clients and medical team members
- Fluent English skills (speaking and reading) are required for the role
- Flexibility to support occasional schedule adjustments
Nice To Haves
- Experience with advanced diagnostics and complex case management strongly preferred
- Fluency in multiple languages is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist Internist with advanced diagnostic procedures, patient care, and case management
- Provide nursing care for complex and chronic Internal Medicine cases, including hospitalized and outpatient patients
- Obtain detailed patient histories, monitor vital parameters, and collect diagnostic samples
- Assist with advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures including upper and lower endoscopy and other minimally invasive procedures
- Coordinate and assist with advanced imaging procedures including CT, ensuring appropriate patient preparation and monitoring
- Assist in anesthetic planning and monitoring for patients with multiple comorbidities undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures
- Calculate and manage continuous rate infusions (CRIs), fluid therapy, electrolyte supplementation, and medication administration for critically ill patients
- Perform advanced medical calculations related to drug dosing and treatment protocols
- Provide thorough client communication and education regarding diagnostics, treatment plans, and long-term case management
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
- Perform proper patient restraint and handling
- Prioritize and manage multiple cases while maintaining a high standard of care and supporting efficient patient flow
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- HSA/FSA healthcare spending accounts
- Employee discounts
- Additional insurance options
- Complimentary food, coffee, and workplace perks
- $1,000 annual CE allowance
- Licensure renewal reimbursement
- Education assistance and tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
