Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT)

National Veterinary Associates; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet discounts up to 50%

Quarterly bonuses

Health insurance coverage

Disability, vision, dental benefits

Education discounts

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) to join their team at Taylor Animal Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. This role involves assisting with patient care, monitoring pets, and maintaining a clean hospital environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in small animal practices, excellent communication skills, and a desire to provide top-notch animal care.

NVA offers competitive wages based on experience and various employee benefits including health insurance coverage and educational opportunities. Join a community dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• Experience in a small animal general practice ideal; skills can be taught.
• Able to multi-task and maintain a calm environment.
• Motivated to learn and continue education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during procedures.
• Aide with routine diagnostic tests.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Administer medications under supervision.

Skills

Experience in small animal general practice

Excellent communication skills

Surgical experience

Canine and feline handling

Preventive care knowledge

Tools

Antech

IDEXX

Digital and dental radiology knowledge

Job description

Taylor Animal Hospital is looking to add some experienced talent into our growing Team! We are a 5 doctor practice that offers medical and surgical treatment as well as boarding, grooming and urgent care services. We're dedicated to helping pets live life to the fullest, since 1968.

We offer a team environment, open communication and a healthy work/life balance. We encourage the regular use of PTO, protect mental health and family bonds. A healthy, happy team creates a better system of care for our patients and clients.

We are a fast paced business that caters to its patients and clients.

Ideal TAH LVMT

• Experience in a small animal general practice setting is ideal, but the skills and experience can be taught and shared with the right candidate.
• Antech, IDEXX, digital and dental radiology knowledge.
• Excellent communication and written skills as well as customer relation skills.
• Surgical experience (IV catheter placement and blood draws).
• Be able to multi‑task and keep a calm environment.
• Canine pet handling, cat knowledge and handling.
• Preventive care knowledge.
• Handle tough conversations (cost, euthanasia, medical needs).
• Customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Motivated to learn and continue your education.
• Timely and focused.
• Provides excellent and expeditious client experience.
• Awareness of patient needs and correct monitoring and documentation of all medical treatments.
• Always has the well‑being of the animal and its treatment in focus and keeps the team aware of all information.

Job Description, Duties and Expectations

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in caring for animals after surgery.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Aide with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal).
• Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital.
• Administer medications under veterinarian supervision.
• Feed and bathe animals.
• Help clients with their pets.

Starting wage is based on Experience - License - Surgical Skills and Urgent Care knowledge.

Wage and Extras

• Based on the candidate's knowledge and experience in the veterinary field.
• Pet discounts up to 50%.
• Quarterly bonuses.
• Employer covers a portion of health insurance and also offers medical coverage to your family. Disability, vision, dental and 401(k) are provided.
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability.
• Education discounts and access to several educational opportunities.
• License and CE reimbursement.

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.

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.