Licensed Veterinary Technician

Cannon Valley Veterinary Clinic; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cannon Valley Veterinary Clinic in Northfield, MN is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to support the veterinary team. The role involves collecting samples, performing lab tests, radiographs, surgical assistance, and client education.

This is an in-person, full-time position with a strong emphasis on accuracy and patient care. The ideal candidate holds an AVMA-accredited Associate degree in Veterinary Technology and is a licensed CVT.

Qualifications

• Completed associate degree in Veterinary Technology approved by the AVMA.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood, stool and urine samples for testing.
• Perform lab tests such as urinalysis, cytology and blood counts.
• Take and process radiographs, assist in surgery and postoperative care.
• Maintain animal records and client communications; enter invoices in AVImark.

Skills

highly organized

multi-tasking

good communicator

detail oriented

animal lover

lift 50lbs

on-your-feet

days evenings weekends

Education

Associate degree in Veterinary Technology (AVMA approved)

LVT certification

Tools

AVImark

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job Status: Non-exempt

Supervisor: Lead CVT

Direct Reports: None

Position Purpose

The purpose of the veterinary technician is to assist the veterinarian team and other support staff to maintain the highest quality of care given to all patients at Cannon Valley Veterinary Clinic. This is done by improving the veterinarian’s efficiency: specifically relieving them of technical work and administrative duties associated with each patient visit.

Job Responsibilities – Items marked with an * are considered essential

• Under the supervision of a Technician 4:
• Collect blood, stool, and urine samples for testing*
• Perform standard laboratory tests, such as urinalysis, ear cytology, fecal analysis, and blood counts *
• Take and process x-rays*
• Send out Idexx samples
• Prepare items and patients for surgery*
• Assist with recovery of patients*
• Perform all necessary post-surgery cleaning*
• Assist in surgery as Doctor or technician feels fit*
• Ask probing questions about the reason for the visit*
• Record case history, weight, temperature and other details*
• Restrain and stabilize animals during examination and treatment*
• Trim nails, remove sutures and perform other routine procedures*
• Draw up and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian*
• Provide basic education on animal care to clients*
• Teach clients how to administer medicines at home*
• Be proactive during exam; anticipating procedures or tests that will be done*
• Be able to triage patients for basic situations depending on skill and comfort level*
• Clean exam rooms prior, during, and after exams as needed*
• Perform “Tech Only” appointments with little to no supervision*
• Maintain animal records and client contact information*
• Be able to enter invoices into AVImark for orders*
• Clean, organize, and restock supplies as needed*
• Answer phones*
• Schedule routine exams *
• Greet customers*
• Prepare invoices*
• Discharge patients*
• Follow up with clients*
• Follows all Cannon Valley Veterinary Clinic policies, procedures and guidelines outlined in the employee handbook*

Other Skills and Qualities

• Must be highly organized*
• Must be good at multi-tasking*
• Must be a good communicator*
• Must be detail-oriented*
• Must be an animal lover
• Must be able to lift 50lbs up to 10% of a typical work day*
• Must be able to work on your feet all day*
• Must be willing to work days, evenings, and weekends*

Qualifications - Education and Experience

• Completed associate degree in Veterinary Technology from a program approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association
• Must be an LVT

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person