Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
The Animal Foundation is seeking highly motivated Licensed Veterinary Technicians to support its mission and provide care to animals in its shelter. The role includes both shelter medicine and surgery responsibilities, working alongside veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistant support staff. The clinic has three surgical suites, ultrasound, digital radiography, in-house blood work, and options for referral of advanced cases. The Licensed Veterinary Technician performs the functions of an LVT in accordance with State of Nevada veterinary law and provides compassionate, humane medical care to animals in the organization’s care, following protocols created by The Animal Foundation’s veterinarians. The organization practices the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and Fear Free Sheltering and accepts animals regardless of health, temperament, or species. The Animal Foundation describes itself as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1978. It is an open-admission shelter serving animals of varied species and conditions. The position offers a four-day work week and a guaranteed one-hour lunch break. A $6,000 sign-on bonus is offered, paid in quarterly installments and discussed upon hiring.
Requirements
- Licensed veterinary technician (LVT); the position requires performance of LVT functions according to State of Nevada veterinary law.
- Flexibility and compassion toward both people and animals.
- Drive to consistently do your best.
Responsibilities
- Perform the functions of a licensed veterinary technician in accordance with State of Nevada veterinary law.
- Provide compassionate and humane medical care to animals in the shelter in accordance with protocols created by the organization’s veterinarians.
- Carry out responsibilities in both shelter medicine and surgery.
Benefits
- $6,000 sign-on bonus, paid in quarterly installments and discussed upon hiring.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- Supplemental insurance options.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid holidays after 90 days of full-time employment.
- Four-day work week with a guaranteed one-hour lunch break.
- 401(k) with employer match for full-time and part-time team members.
- Paid time off (PTO) for full-time and part-time team members.
- Discounts and perks for personal pet care for full-time and part-time team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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