Lake Forest Animal Hospital - Veterinary Technician

VetEvolve•Forest, VA

9h•$16 - $22

About The Position

The Licensed Veterinary Technician assists veterinarians and the medical support team in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to pets and their families. The role performs technical, clinical, and client-education duties to promote efficient operations, a safe and collaborative hospital environment, and a positive client experience. The technician also helps maintain excellent medical standards and operational flow. The position involves nursing care for hospitalized patients, surgical preparation and monitoring, assistance with examinations and procedures, laboratory diagnostics, and operation of diagnostic equipment. It also includes medication administration, controlled-substance documentation, treatment-plan and medical-record management, client education, maintaining treatment and surgical areas, and supporting inventory and hospital operations. Duties must follow applicable state practice acts, legal requirements, and hospital policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Licensed/Certified/Registered Veterinary Technician credential.
Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, laboratory procedures, radiology, and dentistry.
Basic computer literacy, including practice management software and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication and organizational skills and ability to collaborate with a team.
Professionalism, composure, and sound judgment in emotionally charged or high-stress situations.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Compassion and commitment to exceptional patient care and client service.
Ability to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals weighing up to 150 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods throughout the workday.
Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients, including IV catheter placement, CRI management, medication administration, feeding tube placement, and ongoing monitoring.
Prepare, monitor, and recover patients undergoing surgery, maintaining patient safety and comfort throughout care.
Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures, including restraint, preparation, and patient monitoring.
Perform laboratory diagnostics such as urinalysis, hematology, fecals, and cytology; document, interpret, and communicate results as appropriate.
Operate and maintain radiology and ultrasound equipment in accordance with safety and regulatory standards.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications, vaccines, and treatments in compliance with DEA, OSHA, and hospital requirements.
Maintain daily controlled-drug logs and ensure appropriate handling, storage, and documentation of controlled substances.
Create, review, and enter treatment plans accurately in the medical record system.
Support hospital operations with accurate medical recordkeeping, charge entry, and chart auditing.
Educate clients about preventative care, treatment plans, medications, products, and nutrition.
Keep treatment and surgical areas clean, organized, stocked, and sterile as required.
Monitor and rotate inventory and assist with ordering medical supplies.
Promote a positive, professional workplace through communication, teamwork, and cross-department collaboration.
Perform additional duties as assigned based on hospital needs.
Perform duties in accordance with state practice acts, legal requirements, and hospital policies.