Veterinary Technician
Animal Clinic East•Chattanooga, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
Animal Clinic East is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who is passionate about utilizing their skills and knowledge to their fullest extent, working collaboratively with veterinarians to provide exceptional patient care and client service. We offer an environment that fosters education, continued professional growth, and mentorship opportunities for newer team members. Licensed Veterinary Technicians are key advocates for patients and play a crucial role in delivering high-quality veterinary care.
Requirements
- Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active state license, or student of an accredited Veterinary Technology program
- Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in small animal clinical setting
- Superior technical knowledge and skills
- Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, conversions, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
- Proficient time management, ability to solve problems, learn, and handle multiple tasks
- Enthusiastic team player with a patient and positive professional attitude
- Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day
- Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
- Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
- Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings
- Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visits
- Advocate for patients, and educate clients
- Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring, pre and post operative patient care, surgical suite, instrument, and equipment care
- Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
- Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members
- Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set
Benefits
- Short Term Disability paid for by employer
- Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
- Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
- 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
- Medical Insurance Plans with multiple options
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
- United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
- United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
- Long Term Disability option
- Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
- Paid time off - inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
- Referral Bonus Program
- DailyPay on Demand
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
