Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Animal Hospital is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to assist veterinarians in patient care, dentistry, surgeries, radiographs, and client communication in a compassionate, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include managing hospitalized patients, assisting with procedures, lab work, and documentation, with a focus on high-quality patient care and client interaction.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the LVT program from an accredited school.
• Ability to work with computers and other technology.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more.
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods.
• Experience with labs, diagnostics & treatments.
• Learn medical terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care of hospitalized animals and follow up.
• Safely guide a surgical patient from start to finish.
• Perform ear cytologies, fecal cytologies and blood draws.
• Set IV catheters, vaccine preparation, TPRs and setting up x-ray.
• Assist receptionist with answering phones and passing messages.

Skills

Physical stamina

Team player

Communication

Computer literacy

Procedures adherence

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job description

Haven Animal Hospital was established in 1993 by Grand Haven local, Dr. Barbara Bytwerk. A full-service small animal veterinary clinic, Haven Animal Hospital's team of friendly and experienced veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and staff are committed to only the best in healthcare for your beloved pets. We have a complete in-house laboratory and radiology facility, with which we provide multiple advanced services. It is our ultimate goal to provide top quality personalized veterinary services to all our patients and ensure our commitment to excellence.

Your Mission: As a licensed veterinary technician at Haven Animal Hospital to maintain a positive and upbeat attitude while helping with the care of patients. You will be assisting the veterinarian in the care of animals during dental procedures, surgeries, radiographs and other procedures as needed and communicating with clients regarding their pets’ services and needs in a nurturing manner.

Specific responsibilities & duties:

• Manage the care of hospitalized animals & the follow up
• Safetly get a surgery patient from start to finish through a procedure
• Preform ear cytologies, fecal cytologies & blood draws
• Setting IV catheters (in multiple areas); vaccine preparation; TPRs; setting up x-ray
• assisting receptionist in answering phones; taking and passing messages on to appropriate staff member

Required qualifications:

• Licensed in the LVT program from an accredited school
• Ability to work with computers and other technology and learn PIMS Software
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Team player who is outgoing, positive, energetic, self-motivated and wiliness to follow procedures and protocols
• Experience with all labs, diagnostics & treatments
• Recognize certain behaviors in animals
• Learn and understand medical terminology and procedures
• Adapt to the different needs and styles of other technicians and doctors