Veterinary Technician or Assistant - CVT, LVT or Non-Certified *SIGN ON BONUS/RELOCATION ASSISTANCE*

Colmey Veterinary Hospital; Livingston (MT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA with employer match up to 3

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA option with employer contributions

Paid vacation days

Employee discount in clinic

Continuing education budget

Bring your pet to work

Job summary

CVH in Livingston, MT is hiring full-time veterinary technicians and assistants for a busy mixed-animal practice. We value a team-oriented, family-like culture and offer opportunities for growth, after-hours care, and supportive mentorship.

Preferred candidates have 1–2 years clinical experience and licensure eligibility. The clinic features an in-house lab, imaging, anesthesia support and a commitment to preventative care within clients' budgets.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a veterinary clinic or hospital.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, email) or comfort learning new software.
• Excellent phone and email etiquette.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Daily kennel duties on weekdays and rotating weekend kennel duty.
• Assist veterinarians with appointments: scheduling, client communication, diagnostics, invoicing, dispensing medications.
• Run bloodwork and basic lab diagnostics as needed.
• Take radiographs as required and assist with surgical procedures.
• Prepare and dispense medications and food; input charges.
• Discharge surgical patients and provide post-op care instructions.
• Assist with treatment of hospitalized patients and ranch calls as needed.
• Coordinate doctor schedules with front desk staff and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Time management

Education

Veterinary technician/assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CVH - CVT, LVT or Non-Certified Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Are you looking for a long-term career in a small town setting? CVH is looking for full time veterinary technicians (certified/licensed) and veterinary assistants to join our team! We are a busy mixed animal (small and large, exotics/pocket pets) practice located in beautiful Livingston, MT. Locally owned and operated, we are a forward-thinking clinic that loves to invest in our employees, encouraging and assisting them to pursue areas of interest to them. We are a collaborative and supportive team that welcomes input and participation from all members, with a work environment and leadership that allows staff to optimize day to day processes while also thinking on their feet and adapting to any situation. CVH offers care for all species, including after hours and ambulatory services, so no two days are the same! We take pride in our family-like experience and building close relationships with our clients and their pets. Our clinic is an active part of our community, partnering with other local businesses and supporting our friends and neighbors. Our staff are passionate about preventative medicine and spectrum of care, fitting veterinary care into everyone’s budget. We love helping each other and enjoy working hard to support our clients and the animals of Park County!

To learn more about our clinic and team, check out our website: www.colmeyvet.com

Our clinic was established in 1950 and has provided veterinary services to the animals of Park County for over 70 years. We are an upbeat animal hospital focused on the care of our clients and their animals, and our clients are friendly and enjoy our family-like experience. The clinic currently offers routine health services, non-routine and illness visits, routine elective surgeries, dentistry, reproductive services and several non-elective or emergent surgeries for both small and large animals. We are well equipped with an in-house laboratory that includes full point-of-care bloodwork, urinalysis, microscopy and an artificial intelligence platform for blood smears, fecal floatation, aspirates and dermatology diagnostics that allows for pathology review within two hours. We also have an in-house pharmacy, two portable ultrasound machines for basic screening exams and obstetrical use, a portable Silencer livestock chute for ranch calls, a tonometer for ophthalmic use and a shockwave therapy unit. There is a doctor on call on evenings and weekends for afterhours urgent care.

*Experience of at least 1-2 years working in a veterinary clinic or hospital is required.* Veterinary technician licensure or eligibility for licensure (completion of an applicable degree or on the job training) is preferred but not required. This position performs a variety of technical, office and customer service related tasks and is critical to the efficiency of our normal operations.

Benefits (after a 90 day probationary period):

• Simple IRA with employer match up to 3%
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) option
  • Monthly employer HSA contribution
• Paid vacation days
• Employee discount in clinic
• Other company discounts for veterinary professionals
• Holiday pay
• Continuing education budget
• Bring your pet to work (no probationary period)
• Employee gym
• **SIGN ON BONUS/RELOCATION ASSISTANCE NEGOTIABLE**

Job Duties:

• Daily kennel duties on weekdays as well as rotating weekend kennel duty schedule
• Assist veterinarians with scheduled appointments, including but not limited to: schedule management; patient handling; obtaining diagnostics; client communication; invoicing; dispensing medications
• Run bloodwork and other lab diagnostics as necessary
• Help take radiographs as necessary
• Fill meds, input charges and dispense recommended food(s)
• Discharge surgical patients as assigned by Doctor(s)
• Client communications for medications, post-op instructions, go home instructions for drop offs, etc.
• Assist with treatments for hospitalized patients
• Call backs for surgeries or other check ins and client communications as delegated by doctor
• Fill prescriptions as needed
• Assist with all aspects of surgery, including but not limited to: patient check in; set up of equipment and supplies; patient preparation; and scrubbing in for procedures as needed
• Assist with preparation for and execution of ranch calls as needed
• Report any safety concerns, necessary equipment or supply maintenance, infrastructure issues, etc. to appropriate individual(s)
• May be asked to stay late or come in afterhours for emergency surgeries or other procedures
• Attend monthly staff meetings and required staff trainings
• Must work with front end staff to coordinate doctor schedules and ensure normal operations
• Expected to participate in company events

Preferred Characteristics:

• LVT/CVT or completion of a veterinary technician or assistant program

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Experience in the field of veterinary medicine (1+ year within a veterinary clinic)
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, email programs, etc.) or comfort learning new computer programs
• Excellent phone and email etiquette
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Excellent customer service abilities, including being personable and empathetic both in person and over the phone
• Compassionate, caring and work well with others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to follow instructions, pay close attention to detail and unafraid to ask questions
• Self motivated, able to identify necessary tasks and work on them independently
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong ability to interpret animal behavior and comfort being around different species