Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

National Veterinary Associates; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization in Glendale is seeking a Veterinary Technician to assist in office visits and exams. Candidates should have a strong sense of care for animals and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, cleaning facilities, and working with clients. This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

• Must provide compassionate care for pets.
• Ability to restrain pets for veterinarians.
• Document correct information on patient records.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinarian with office visits and exams.
• Monitor and collect urine and fecal samples as needed.
• Clean cages, runs, and/or hospital facilities.
• Monitor and collect urine and fecal samples.
• Document patient information accurately in records.

Skills

Caring for animals

Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

The Veterinary Technicians assists the veterinarian with office visits and exams, and helps maintain the hospital facility, keeping it neat and clean and if certified, monitoring anesthesia.

Job Requirements / Skills / Physical Demands

An employee in this position must have a sense of caring for animals, be able to lift approximately 50 pounds.

Essential Functions

• Provide compassionate care for pets
• Restrain pets for veterinarians
• Assist in setting up and taking of x-rays
• Monitor and collect urine and fecal samples as needed
• Monitor, record, and report physical signs of hospitalized patients
• Clean cages, runs, and/or hospital facilities, including exam rooms, treatment room
• Prepare, centrifuge, and read a PCV/TS sample, as well as collect and submit samples.
• Properly perform a SNAP heartworm test
• Accurately perform UA dipstick test
• Demonstrates ability to schedule appointments
• Demonstrates appropriate patient check in
• Demonstrates appropriate interaction with clients
• Documents correct information on patient records
• Performs nail trims on canine/felines
• Can accurately pull up IV medication

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.