Credentialed Veterinary Technician

AmeriVet•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeview Pet Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join its team in Oklahoma City. The hospital is a family-owned, full-service, AAHA-accredited and Fear Free Certified practice specializing in companion animal medicine. Its busy six-doctor practice operates in a state-of-the-art facility and emphasizes honesty, integrity, client education, patient care, and medical excellence. The technician will support veterinarians with patient examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures. The role includes rooming patients, assisting with surgery, monitoring anesthesia and recovery, placing IV catheters, collecting blood and other laboratory samples, running bloodwork, taking and positioning x-rays, administering medications and vaccines, maintaining patient records, and educating clients. The ideal candidate is compassionate, confident in animal handling and restraint, organized, able to multitask, and motivated to keep learning as veterinary medicine advances. The clinic's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Weekend shifts rotate. Candidates should have availability for 35–40 hours per week. Listed benefits apply to full-time employees.

Requirements

Current Registered Veterinary Technician license in Oklahoma.
Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
Strong animal-handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures.
Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask efficiently.
Positive, supportive teamwork and a compassionate approach to clients and their pets.
Understanding of the importance of client education and patient care.
Motivation to continue learning new skills.
Availability for 35–40 hours per week, including rotating weekends.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience preferred.
Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred, or eligibility to obtain licensure based on state requirements.
Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.
Room patients and assist with surgery, anesthesia monitoring, and surgical recovery.
Place IV catheters, draw blood, and run bloodwork.
Use x-ray equipment and position patients appropriately.
Collect laboratory samples and use in-clinic laboratory equipment.
Safely handle and restrain animals.
Administer medications and vaccines.
Maintain accurate patient records.
Educate clients about pet care.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.