Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & prescription

401(k) Savings Plan

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Discounts

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates seeks a Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician to join a team dedicated to preventive care and high-quality pet health services. You will support veterinarians, help maintain patient flow, and assist with labs and treatments.

You will also maintain medical records using Avimark and guide clients about Paw Plan options and medications, contributing to positive client and patient experiences.

Qualifications

• AVMA credentials alone are not the only requirement.
• Commitment to pet wellbeing and preventive care is valued.
• Ability to work within a team of veterinary professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and patient flow.
• Assist technicians with restraining, vaccines, labs, and packing materials.

Education

AVMA certified credentials

Tools

Avimark

Job description

Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician

National Veterinary Associates aspire to be a practice where as a team, we make a positive impact on pet health care in hospitals, communities, and the field of veterinary medicine. And, we believe hiring people with diverse perspectives, ideas, and cultures, permits us to deliver to the highest quality of preventive care.

As a NVA veterinary assistant, you will work alongside pet health care industry experts to make a difference in the lives of the pets and clients we serve. With the chance to utilize your veterinary knowledge, communication skills, and love for pets, this role will afford you the opportunity to define a clear career path for continued growth and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist the technicians by restraining, pulling up vaccines, packaging labs & running labs
• Cleaning duties as assigned
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Paw Plan options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems, including Avimark.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support new and/or fellow team members.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Commitment Beyond Qualifications

Being a veterinary assistant requires much more than AVMA certified credentials. It means bringing your talents, skills, dedication, and a desire for developing alongside your peers. But, most importantly, it means showing up each day with a passion for pets and working with others who believe preventive care is the key to helping pets achieve long and healthy lives.

While your on-paper qualifications are of course important, we actively seek out vet techs who thrive on delivering outstanding client and pet experiences.

Your wellbeing matters.

We know that your real passion for pet well-being is why you chose this profession. At NVA, we believe it is just as important to support the well-being of those who devote their lives to this cause. Through our extensive network and support structure, NVA offers a wide array of benefits and programs for our full time employees, empowering you to focus on yourself and your family, as you care for pets and clients

As a Bay Glen vet assistant, we want you to take full advantage of work and play through:

• Competitive salary with paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents
• Automatic enrollment in 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment
• Health Savings Account
• A variety of discounts and so much more

Potential as Big as Your Passion

Support that helps you thrive

We’ve created a structure that includes leadership and support at the hospital level, in the field, and at our headquarters, all with one goal in mind: helping you deliver quality care for all pets.