Licensed Veterinary Technician

CareVet

Owensboro (KY)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Free continuing education

Mental health support

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Owensboro is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician, both full-time and part-time. This role involves assisting the veterinarian with patient care, performing technical procedures, and maintaining a clean and efficient workspace. Candidates must be licensed in Kentucky and possess skills in areas like anesthesia and venipuncture. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive insurance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
Must be able to multi-task and think quickly.
Develop positive working relationships with clients and team.

Responsibilities

Check patient medical records and enter treatments.
Assist veterinarian with in-patient care and medical procedures.
Perform specimen testing and lab work.
Schedule routine maintenance of testing equipment.
Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms.
Perform anesthesia induction and monitoring.
Dispenses medication and feeds patients as directed.
Communicates with owners about medications and warnings.

Skills

Dental cleanings

Anesthesia induction and monitoring

Surgical preparation

Intravenous catheter placement

Vaccination administration

Venipuncture

In-house lab work

Venipuncture

In-house lab work

Prescriptions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Licensed Veterinary Technician in Kentucky

Tools

X-ray equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Owensboro, Ky 42301

We are looking for a full‑time and/or part‑time Licensed Veterinary Technician. We use our assistants and technicians to their full potential and training is provided to increase technical skills.

All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Member's career journey.

Duties and Responsibilities

Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters treatments and charges in computer.
Restrains animals for Veterinarian as required.
Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
Applies knowledge of drawing blood, accessing veins quickly and minimizing patient discomfort to perform testing procedures.
Performs specimen testing procedures accurately on blood, urine or other samples according to medical orders using all related equipment and computers.
Assists Veterinarian with in‑patient care in daily treatments to include maintaining and calculating IV fluids to assure they are still flowing, draws blood samples as requested and passes urithrocatheters.
Perform anesthesia induction and monitoring.
Dispenses medication and feeds patients as directed.
Communicates with patient's owner by describing medication, possible complications and warnings.
Utilizes computer system to enter and reference patient information as needed.
Performs necessary lab work such as x-rays, CBC's, blood profiles, urinalysis, heartworm tests, FELV/FIV tests, fecal tests, cultures and sensitivities and fungus cultures.
Documents test results and delivers to appropriate personnel promptly.
Prepares specimens for mailing to hospitals according to practice requirements.
Assures all materials are in exam rooms for doctors such as otoscopes and nail clippers.
Schedules and/or performs routine maintenance of testing equipment.
Maintains cleanliness of exam room at all times.
Sets laboratory standards, changes operations, and provides training to staff as required.
Assists in animal care as needed.

Handles all tasks associated with x-ray process to include entry of patient information, proper positioning of animals, and preparing forms to be e‑mailed or referred as needed.

Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.

Performs departmental housekeeping duties.

Admits and discharges patients.

Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in‑house, calls out pharmacy and online pharmacy.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The technician must be able to multi‑task. They must be able to think quickly on their feet. They must be able to develop positive working relationships with clients and co‑workers.

Skills

The technician must have skills/knowledge on how to perform dental cleanings, charting teeth abnormalities, anesthesia induction and monitoring, surgical preparation, intravenous catheter placement, vaccination administration, venipuncture, in‑house lab work, and filling prescriptions. Our new Team Member must work well with others as well as independently, take initiative and thrive in a busy work environment.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Kentucky is required.

Benefits