Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
PetWow is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and dependable Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their team. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced veterinary hospital where advanced technical skills, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential. Licensed Veterinary Technicians play a critical role in induction/anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and patient recovery, partnering closely with veterinarians to deliver exceptional medical care. Team members should be comfortable working within operating hours and maintaining flexibility as scheduling needs arise. While primarily based at one hospital, occasional coverage at nearby hospitals may be requested. Candidates with reliable availability, adaptability, and a collaborative, team-focused approach will be successful.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Includes some evenings, a Saturday rotation, and an occasional holiday
- Physically capable of restraining large animals, lifting heavy loads, and standing for extended periods
- CVT, LVT, or RVT credential REQUIRED
Nice To Haves
- Stay calm, focused, and dependable in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Handle pets confidently, safely, and compassionately
- Communicate professionally with clients, doctors, and teammates
- Multitask effectively while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
- Take initiative and support the success of the entire medical team
- Adapt quickly to changing patient and hospital needs
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for surgery, including catheter placement, anesthesia induction, and surgical setup
- Intubate canine and feline patients and monitor anesthesia throughout procedures
- Perform dental procedures
- Take digital radiographs and collect laboratory samples for diagnostic testing
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Monitor hospitalized patients and provide nursing care
Benefits
- Free in-house veterinary services for your pet(s)
- At-cost third-party veterinary services and products
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Health, dental, vision, supplemental, and life insurance
- Short-term disability (company paid) and long-term disability
- Paid maternity leave
- Retirement benefits
- Uniform and shoe benefits
- Continuing education allowance for licensed technicians
- $2,000 Onboarding Bonus ($500 on first paycheck, $500 after training completion, $1,000 after six months)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
