Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Abqpetcarehospital; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to assist the veterinarian during office visits and exams while maintaining a clean hospital facility. The ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion for animals, handle various tasks such as restraining pets, setting up x-rays, and monitoring patients.

This role requires physical strength to lift up to 50 pounds and possibly a certification in veterinary technology. The position offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• Must have a sense of caring for animals.
• Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds.
• Certification in veterinary technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinarian with office visits and exams.
• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital facility.
• Monitor and report physical signs of hospitalized patients.
• Perform nail trims and administer injections.

Skills

Compassionate care for pets

Restraining pets for veterinarians

Monitoring anesthesia

Demonstrating phone etiquette

Scheduling appointments

Job description

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

Job Requirements

Must have a sense of caring for animals and 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 rooms
• 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
• Demonstrate proper phone etiquette
• Demonstrate ability to schedule appointments
• Demonstrate appropriate triage skills
• Demonstrate appropriate patient check‑in
• Demonstrate appropriate interaction with clients
• Document correct information on patient records
• Perform nail trims on canine/felines
• Accurately pull up IV medication
• Administer SQ injections

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) 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.