Are you a licensed veterinary technician looking for a new home practice in a drama free, family orientated work environment? The Animal Hospital of Kentwood is looking for you! We are a well-established two doctor practice that is woman veterinarian owned. No corporate practice here. We currently have one LVT and several veterinary assistants as part of our team. We are a patient centered practice that focuses on providing excellent medical and surgical care for our patients. Exceptional candidates for this LVT role should have a strong interest in educating owners on caring for their pets and have good verbal and written communication skills. This is a full time position with no weekends required. Newly licensed LVTs (and those scheduled to take the licensing exam) will definitely be considered and are encouraged to apply. Our experienced LVT will provide mentorship and onboarding for both out-patient care and anesthesia/dental/surgical training. At the Animal Hospital of Kentwood, we want all of our team members to thrive.
Job description:
Use of technical skills including, but not limited to:
- Assisting the DVM and other staff with outpatient appointments, and educating owners on pet care
- Induction and monitoring of anesthesia, and assisting DVM in surgery
- Dentistry charting, radiography, and professional dental cleanings under anesthesia
- Conducting technician visits such as Nail trims, expressing anal glands, and laser therapy
- Laboratory work including use of Idexx blood machine
- In house lab testing such as fecal samples, heartworm check, ear cytology, urinalysis and blood smears
- Blood draws and catheter placement
- Nursing care of hospitalized pets and treatments including oral and injectable medications
- Cleaning and sterilizing instruments
- Set up and take radiographs
- Maintaining both routine and controlled substance inventories, record keeping for patients, anesthesia and radiology logs
- Maintain all medical equipment and keep work area clean and organized
- Being a team leader and directing veterinary assistants
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
Healthcare setting:
Work Location: In person