Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) OR Experienced Surgical Tech

Pethavenlane; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician or experienced Surgical Technician. The role involves assisting veterinarians in surgery and supporting daily shelter operations, including animal care and documentation. Candidates should be prepared for hands-on responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a licensed veterinary technician or surgical technician.
• Ability to carry out animal care and surgical assistance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinarian with surgical procedures and medical evaluations.
• Conduct health checks and manage treatment logs for shelter animals.
• Perform animal care duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical instrument care

Anesthesia machine maintenance

Animal care

Medical evaluations

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) OR Experienced Surgical Tech

Job Summary:

The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) OR experienced surgical tech is responsible for assisting the veterinarian(s) in surgery and for providing direct support the Director of Operations with daily shelter operations that include animal care, treatment, testing, and documentation.

Hours:

Pay:

$16-20 per hour

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Assist the veterinarian:

Assist the veterinarian with surgery and medical evaluations as needed. Duties in surgery
include the following:

• Anesthesia machine maintenance (the machine will be professionally serviced every
  year)
• Surgical recovery care
• Surgical instrument care
• Maintenance and inventory of surgical supplies
• Post-Surgery care

A complete outline of Surgery protocols will be provided to the LVT.

Daily shelter operation support:

• Conduct a log of all shelter animals undergoing treatment or behavioral modification.
  The log is reviewed by the Director of Operations and then shared with all leadership
  staff
• Look for any routine illness or medical issues that require treatment
• Provide ongoing health checks on shelter animals as requested by the Director of
  Operations, assist in triaging animals that require veterinarian checks or can be treated
  internally
• As needed, perform Animal Care Technician duties that include cleaning, feeding, and
  daily rounds.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervision:

The LVT directly reports to the Director of Operations.

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