Description

Overview

All Dogs & Cats Veterinary Hospital is adding a Licensed Veterinary Technician to be an important member of our growing team!

Ideal location, great experienced team with community loyalty. If you're looking to join a team that appreciates your input and works hard to provide a balanced work- life environment, then this may be the job for you. An ideal candidate would be self-motivated, a good team player, possess a great work ethic with excellent communication skills. The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is mandatory.

Compensation: $23-27/hr depending on experience + $2,000 Sign-on Bonus

Location: 607 Grand Ave UNIT 11, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm, Saturday 8am-11am

What's in it for you?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, pet health discounts and dollar for dollar match on 401K.

Job Summary: The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures, and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The LVT will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.

• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
• Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
• Maintain excellent client communication.

• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer client's inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client's medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• State Department of Regulation Licensing required.
• 1+ Years of Veterinary industry experience required.
• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must be confident around pets.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.