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Licensed Veterinary Technician

Summit Veterinary Referral Center is hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians for our Specialty and  Emergency departments.

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Job Summary:
We are currently seeking Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our team. You will work with our veterinary team to provide high-quality medical care to both pets and their owners. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be adaptable, have a positive attitude, and a passion for animal care.

Qualifications:

  • Must possess a valid license as a Veterinary Technician or be board eligible

  • Minimum of two years of experience working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team

  • Experience in specialty medicine preferred, but we are willing to train the right person

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Responsibilities:

  • Proper handling and restraint of medically compromised patients

  • Triage and intake skills/TPR

  • Critical thinking in emergency setting

  • Perform technical procedures such as venipuncture, administering IV fluids, and catheter placement.

  • Perform drug calculations, administer controlled and non controlled medications PO, SQ, IM, and IV as directed by the veterinarian.

  • Monitor, induce, maintain and recover patients undergoing anesthetic procedures

  • Provide nursing care and treatment to hospitalized patients

  • Educate pet owners on post-operative and at-home care for their pets.

  • Assist with advanced imaging (Fluoroscopy/X-ray/Ultrasound/MRI/CT)

  • Communicate with other departments within the hospital or clinic for the overall success of the practice.

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Availability:

  • 10 hour shifts 4 times per week

  • 1 scheduled weekend shift per week required

  • On-call shift rotation required once trained

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Department coverage needed:​

  • Emergency/ICU

    • Day Shifts (6am-6pm)​

    • Swing Shifts (Shifts start times vary from 8a-4am)

    • Overnight (6pm-6am)

  • Internal Medicine

  • Neurology

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Benefits:

  • **Hiring Bonus/Relocation assistance Available** 

  • Hourly pay range- $24.00 - $35.00 depending on experience

  • Shift differential for any shift hours worked within 6p-6am $3/hr Mon-Thurs and $5/hr Fri-Sun

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 We look forward to hearing from you!

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Summit Veterinary Referral Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Specialty LVT - Internal Medicine
ER/ICU LVT
Specialty LVT - Neurology
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