Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
As a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) at Cara Veterinary, you play a critical role in ensuring the well-being and quality of care for our animal patients while fostering positive client interactions. Your expertise spans a wide range of responsibilities, encompassing both basic clinical tasks and client service functions. In addition to demonstrating proficiency in the responsibilities and skills of Unregistered Veterinary Assistants Tiers 1 through 4, you are well-versed in the use of practice management software, are capable of obtaining and documenting vital signs, and are skilled in various patient care procedures. Your contribution to the team is instrumental in upholding Cara Veterinary's commitment to delivering the highest standards of patient care and creating exceptional client experiences. You are a critical team member responsible for executing complex clinical tasks, including diagnostics, imaging procedures, and sample collection, all while delivering an exemplary level of client service. Your position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality of patient care and client satisfaction. Additionally, your role extends to educating clients and discussing treatment plans, further enhancing the clinic's commitment to patient care and client satisfaction. Your role includes tasks such as intraperitoneal injections, advanced medical administration, leadership, training, and mentoring of junior staff. You are dedicated to fostering excellence within the team, consistently seeking innovative ways to improve patient care, and providing support to your colleagues, aligning with Cara Veterinary's commitment to the well-being of pets and their families.
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
- Proficiency in responsibilities and skills of Unregistered Veterinary Assistants Tiers 1 through 4.
- Skilled in various patient care procedures.
- Good with people.
- Enjoys educating and connecting with people.
- Communicates effectively.
- Advocates for patients.
- Demonstrable technician and animal handling skills.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- Shows adaptability and resilience.
- Exemplify Cara Veterinary’s Pillars on a daily basis.
- Exemplify Cara Veterinary’s Core Competencies on a daily basis.
Nice To Haves
- Desire to perform and learn additional tasks that could lend itself to being upgraded to technician manager should the position become available.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the well-being and quality of care for animal patients.
- Fostering positive client interactions.
- Using practice management software.
- Obtaining and documenting vital signs.
- Performing various patient care procedures.
- Executing complex clinical tasks, including diagnostics, imaging procedures, and sample collection.
- Educating clients and discussing treatment plans.
- Performing intraperitoneal injections.
- Advanced medical administration.
- Leadership, training, and mentoring of junior staff.
- Consistently seeking innovative ways to improve patient care.
- Providing support to colleagues.
- Supervising and training veterinary students and other team members as directed by hospital leaders.
- Demonstrating leadership qualities towards technicians, assistants, and kennel staff.
- Supporting each team member to help achieve overall excellence and quality medical care.
- Demonstrating complete competence in all areas of medical administration and service.
- Identifying, performing, and completing all tasks on time.
- Routinely identifying new procedures or tasks to help the operation of the clinic to provide high quality medicine.
- Training new veterinary assistants and technicians.
- Tracking progress with forms provided and providing feedback to managing DVM regarding progress and skill level.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary ranging from $30.00 - $34.00
- Medical, vision, & dental insurance with 4 premium insurance policy options
- Child, spousal, and family insurance options for all medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO), up to 80 hours in the first 3 years and 120 hours after 3 years
- 10 hours of Personal Celebration Day PTO
- Up to six paid floating holidays per year
- 401k + 4% employer match
- Employee pet care discount for up to four personal pets
- Incentive Bonus Program with potential quarterly earnings of up to $700
- Uniform allowance
- Continuing Education reimbursement up to $750 per year
- License renewal fee covered
- Ample job training/educational opportunities
- Regular reviews and feedback
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
