Veterinary Technician or CVT

Lakefield Veterinary GroupTucson, AZ
Onsite

About The Position

Encanto Pet Clinic is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or Veterinary Technician to support its 3-Doctor practice. This is a full-time position with 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday. The clinic is looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, caring, and compassionate team member with ideally 3 years of hands-on experience. They utilize staff to their fullest while focusing on giving clients and their pets the best possible care. The clinic is described as a family environment. The position will assist the Veterinarian in diagnosing and treating pets, maintaining medical charts, completing preparatory procedures, and providing general healthcare information to clients.

Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree from a two-year veterinary technology program with accreditation from the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA).
  • Licensing requirements for Veterinary Technicians vary by state
  • Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) when required by the state)
  • State-recognized veterinary technician certification (CVT, LVT, or RVT) with credential in good standing required
  • Ideally 3-years of hands-on experience
  • Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures
  • Strong organizational and time management skills including managing multiple priorities
  • Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner
  • Basic knowledge of the generic and brand names, common uses, and side effects of drugs utilized in a veterinary practice
  • Basic knowledge of medical equipment and terminology
  • Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Practice Management software (PIMS)
  • Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach
  • Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

  • Certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun
  • Provide professional, efficient, quality medical care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity
  • Obtain patient medical history from the client and referring veterinarians as needed
  • Perform initial evaluation of pet’s condition, collect information from client, observe pet’s behavior, and checks vital statistics
  • Complete preparatory procedures and assist the Veterinarian throughout the rest of the examination, diagnosis, procedures, and treatment phases
  • Restrain pets during exams as needed
  • Create and maintain patient medical records and documentation
  • Obtain and prepare various samples including blood, urine, and fecal samples for diagnostic testing.
  • Perform laboratory tests on samples and update the patient’s medical chart
  • Educate clients about pet health needs, nutrition, and preventative care
  • Perform X-rays and provide results to the Veterinarian
  • Fill prescriptions under the direction of a Veterinarian
  • Administer injections, vaccines, and medication with supervision and under the direction of a Veterinarian
  • Perform dental prophylaxis, venipunctures, catheterization, and other procedures under supervision of a Veterinarian
  • Prepare patient, medications, and equipment for surgery
  • Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets
  • Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care
  • Perform other duties or projects as requested

Benefits

  • PTO
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401K
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Employer Paid Life and AD&D
  • Employer Paid STD and LTD
  • Eligible for performance-based bonus
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