Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT)

Abqpetcarehospital; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet Discounts up to 50%

Quarterly bonuses

Employer-paid short-term disability

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) to join their growing team. As a 5 doctor practice, we offer comprehensive medical and surgical treatments along with boarding and grooming services. We are dedicated to providing excellent care for pets and value a balanced work environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in small animal practices, strong communication skills, and surgical knowledge. We provide competitive wages based on experience, alongside benefits like health insurance coverage and education discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a small animal general practice setting is ideal.
• Excellent communication and customer relation skills.
• Surgical experience including IV catheter placement and blood draws.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in post-surgery care.
• Clean and disinfect treatment areas and maintain inventory.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Surgical Experience

Customer service

Preventive care knowledge

Multi-tasking

Tools

Antech

IDEXX

Digital radiology

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, and open communication. It is important to us to maintain a healthy work / life balance – we encourage the regular use of PTO, protecting mental health and family bonds. We believe that a healthy, happy team creates a better system of care for our patients and clients.

We are a fast paced business, that caters to it’s patients and clients.

Please, check out our website at www.tayloranimalhospital.com.

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
• Self starter
• Compassionate
• Provides excellent and expeditious client experience
• Is aware of patient needs and the 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 / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping 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
• Percentage of the employee’s health insurance is covered. TAH also offers medical coverage to your family as well. Disability, Vision, Dental, and 401K.
• Employer paid short term disability
• Education discounts and access to several educational opportunities.
• Annual uniform allotment
• License and CE reimbursement

National Veterinary Associates 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.