Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

CE

Licensing and dues

401k

Uniform allowance

Generous pet discounts

Job summary

Hillside Pet Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA-accredited, eight-doctor, small animal practice. The ideal candidate will perform anesthesia, surgical assisting, IV catheter placement, lab work, radiology, dental prophylaxis and client education for dogs, cats, avian and exotic patients.

We value a self-motivated, organized team player with strong communication skills who can adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds; physically able for the role.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Fear Free care for dogs, cats, and exotics.
• Assist surgeries, place IV catheters, collect and process lab samples.
• Perform radiology and dental prophylaxis; educate clients.
• Support doctors and staff; mentorship for new graduates.

Skills

Anesthesia proficiency

Surgical assisting

IV catheter placement

Lab specimen collection

Radiology

Dental prophylaxis

Client education

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Is clinic culture and quality patient care important to you?

Do you enjoy working with exotics?

We at Hillside Pet Clinic want you!

We are searching for a Veterinary Technician to join our staff. We are an AAHA accredited, eight doctor, small animal practice. Here at Hillside, our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for the Fear Free care and treatment of dogs, cats, avian, reptiles and other exotic patients. The ideal candidate will be proficient in all areas of anesthesia, surgical assisting, IV catheter placement, lab specimen collection and processing, radiology, dental prophylaxis, general patient care and client education. We see a large amount of dental and exotic referral cases, so a special interest in one or both areas is a plus. New grads are encouraged to apply!

This position requires a self-motivated, highly organized individual with strong communication skills. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a desire to learn and the ability to work as an integral member of a team in a fast paced environment. Friendliness, eagerness to help and a strong sense of compassion for patient care is crucial for success in this position. Physical requirements may include being able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

We are open Monday - Friday, 7:00am-6pm and Saturdays 8am-3pm. We have a full time position available, either 4x10 hour or 5x8 hour days are an option, with rotating Saturdays. Part time may also be an option for the right candidate. Our doctors and technicians love teaching and helping others develop new skills, so new graduates are encouraged to apply! We offer a competitive hourly wage and great benefits for full time employees including:

• health insurance
• paid vacation
• holidays
• CE
• licensing and membership dues
• 401k
• uniform allowance
• generous pet discounts

Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.