Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Sumner Veterinary Hospital; Sumner (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Continuing Education Allowances

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) seeks an ER Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join the hospital team. This role collaborates with the Hospital Manager, Veterinary Technician Manager and DVM on duty to supervise the overnight technician team, ensuring continuous, high-quality patient care and smooth hospital operations.

Candidates should hold a Veterinary Technician License, bring experience in veterinary medicine, and demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Must have veterinary technician license.
• Experience in veterinary medicine or related field.
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital.
• Ability to manage workflow and defuse upset clients.

Responsibilities

• Work 10–12 hour shifts, on feet for most of shift.
• Lift up to 40 lbs unassisted.
• Frequent computer use throughout shift.
• Learn and demonstrate restraint techniques for animals.
• Assist with anesthesia procedures and monitoring.

Skills

Vet tech license

Vet med experience

Communication skills

Team management

Stress management

Professionalism

Lifelong learning

Active listening

Customer interactions

Tools

X-ray machines

Lab equipment

Scales

Computer use

Job description

In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, the ER LVT is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with the Hospital Manager, Veterinary Technician Manager and DVM on duty. This individual has oversight of the overnight hospital technician team to ensure productive and quality care is given at all times.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine
• Veterinary Technician License
• Veterinary Technician Specialties is encouraged, not required
• Along with a positive attitude and a high degree of energy, you will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Effectively communicates and manages work flow
• Ability to effectively handle and defuse upset clients.
• Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary hospital environment.
• Demonstrates professionalism in separating personal relationships with staff and making decisions and having interactions that are in the best interest of the hospital.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
• Must enthusiastically demonstrate active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Must be able to work 10-12 hour shifts and be on their feet for a majority of that time.
• Must be able to lift 40 Lbs unassisted
• Stooping, bending , lifting, getting down on the floor and raising arms above head are constant required movements
• Must be able and willing to use a computer very frequently throughout shift
• Attention to detail and spelling is critical
• Must possess a good sense of time management and critical thinking
• Ability to learn and demonstrate effective and appropriate skills in regards to handling animal restraint
• Ability to steady hands and administer injections, blood draws and nail trims
• Perform all duties of a Licensed Veterinary Technician including
• Prepare for any major/minor anesthetic procedures
• Monitor patients through anesthetic procedures
• Collect samples and performs laboratory tests as directed by DVM
• Follow all cleaning and sanitization protocols for the hospital
• Ability to use hospital equipment safely and to standard, including but not limited to scales, thermometers, lab equipment and X Ray machines
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and is able to work with a team, as well as work by themselves
• Contributes to positive change conversations and has a relentless drive to improve hospital operational performance and culture.

Compensation

• Base hourly rate of $28.00 - $36.00 DOE
• Eligible for periodic bonus (where applicable)

Full time benefits included

• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Continuing Education Allowances

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA 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.