Licensed Veterinary Technician (Part Time) - Godspeed Animal Care

PetVet Care Centers; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 40,983; Part time

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Godspeed Animal Care is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role supports hospital operations by providing quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients.

Schedule: Part Time/PRN, one to two days per week. Pay Range: 22–29.75 USD per hour. Preference for LVT with dental cleaning and anesthetic monitoring experience in an AAHA hospital.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Active Virginia LVT license in good standing.
• Availability for part-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations and interviews to determine animal requirements and review care plans.
• Assist with examinations by preparing supplies, restraining patients, and directing staff.
• Administer medications and vaccines; manage wound care and bandaging as directed by the veterinarian.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, diseases, pharmacology, equipment, and drug administration in daily care.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patient conditions and changes; update records accurately.

Skills

Dental cleanings

Anesthetic monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Virginia LVT license

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (Part Time)

PetVet Care Centers' Godspeed Animal Care is currently seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Position Overview

The role supports hospital operations by providing quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Active Virginia LVT license in good standing.

Preferred Skills (Nice To Have)

• LVT experienced in dental cleanings, surgical and anesthetic monitoring for an AAHA hospital.

Schedule & Pay

Schedule: Part Time/PRN, one to two days a week.

Pay Range: $22—$29.75 USD.

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