Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Salem Veterinary Hospital
Veterinarian Partners•Salem, VA
•$25•Onsite
About The Position
Salem Veterinary Hospital is looking for a skilled and motivated Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join their team in Virginia Beach. The hospital emphasizes the importance of LVTs as essential members of the medical team and is committed to utilizing their skills for patient care, nursing, technical, and clinical responsibilities. This role offers an opportunity to be more than just an extra set of hands, where knowledge is respected, technical skills are utilized, and active participation in patient care is encouraged.
Requirements
- Current Virginia Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license, or eligibility for Virginia licensure.
- Strong technical and nursing skills with a desire to use them every day.
- Confidence with anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and hospitalized patient care is highly valued.
- Excellent communication and client education skills.
- Strong attention to detail and sound clinical judgment.
- A dependable, compassionate professional who takes ownership of their role in patient care.
- Someone who values teamwork and wants to continue developing professionally.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care and perform technical duties within the scope of Virginia licensure.
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and medical procedures.
- Induce and monitor anesthesia and provide comprehensive perioperative patient care.
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory procedures, diagnostic imaging, and prescribed treatments.
- Take an active role in dentistry, including dental radiographs and appropriate technician-level procedures.
- Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in patient status to the medical team.
- Educate clients regarding medications, preventive care, treatment plans, and at-home care.
- Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians, fellow LVTs, assistants, and client service team members.
- Advocate for excellent patient care while helping maintain efficient hospital flow.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee pet care discounts.
- A supportive, collaborative hospital environment.
- Opportunities for continued professional growth within a growing organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
