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Licensed Veterinary Technician Jobs in Gallatin, TN at Bluegrass Veterinary Hospital
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Bluegrass Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our awesome, patient-focused, fun, progressive veterinary team. We are a 3-doctor small animal hospital that is growing and looking to add to our team. Enjoy coming to work every day in a fun (yet professional) and supportive environment.
What makes us different at Bluegrass Veterinary Hospital? We pride ourselves as one of the few remaining privately owned veterinary hospitals among a growing sea of corporate-owned practices. Your needs as an individual and the staff’s needs as a team are just as important to the practice’s success as taking care of our clients and patients. We value everyone’s talents and contributions to the practice.
Have special interests? We want to support your growth as a veterinary professional and we want everyone to reach their full potential. We prioritize team wellbeing and work/life balance, because we know that time away from work is essential to your success at work.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Assist the veterinarian during examinations, able to safely restrain animals
- Triaging patients, taking vitals, and obtaining patient history and other information from clients.
- Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments, as prescribed by the Veterinarian.
- Perform routine dental cleanings
- Administer anesthesia to animals, can monitor and maintain anesthesia
- Obtains radiographs of animals with the knowledge of proper positioning and techniques
- Care for and monitor the conditions of patients recovering from surgery
- Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other lifesaving procedures.
- Able to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
- Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination
- Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials
- Provide the Veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed
- Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers
- Calculating medication dosages and communicating medication instructions to clients.
- Prepare animals for surgery, knowledgeable in aseptic and sterile techniques.
- Acquire cephalic, saphenous and jugular blood samples and place IV catheters.
- Discuss treatment plans with clients
- Can be sympathetic to clients in distress and provide comfort in times of grief
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Veterinary Technician Certification (LVMT/LVT/RVT/CVT)
- Minimum two years of experience as a veterinary technician
Personal requirements:
- Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members when lifting animals over 50 lbs.)
- Walking and standing for extended periods of time
- Is experienced in a teamwork approach and works well with team members
- Has excellent client communication skills
Compensation depends on experience and skill set. While we are primarily seeking someone for full-time hours, we’d consider part-time hours for the right applicant. Join our team of passionate professionals dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. Apply now to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician
Company: Bluegrass Veterinary Hospital
Location: Gallatin, TN
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