Job Overview
We are a non-corporate Veterinary Practice located in Sylvania Ohio seeking a dedicated and skilled Veterinary Technician RVT/LVT to join our veterinary team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for animal care and a comprehensive understanding of veterinary practices, with expertise in assisting with diagnostics, treatments, and patient management. As a Veterinary Technician RVT/LVT, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional medical support, ensuring the well-being of our animal patients, and supporting veterinarians in delivering high-quality care. This position offers an engaging environment for those committed to advancing their veterinary skills and making a meaningful difference in animal health.
*Candidate must hold a valid, current, unencumbered Ohio Veterinary Technician licence. Your licensure will be confirmed with the OVLMB *
Key Advantages
- Smaller team related culture that leads to a more supportive, family like atmosphere.
- More adaptable approaches to patient care and cost not bound to corporate rigid revenue.
- Staff that offers personalized care built on trust, creating long-term client relationships
Duties are not limited to
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures with precision and professionalism.
- Perform laboratory tests, including blood work, urinalysis, and other diagnostic procedures to aid in accurate diagnosis.
- Handle animal restraint and restraint techniques safely to facilitate examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Maintain aseptic techniques during surgical preparation and other invasive procedures to prevent infection.
- IV catheter placement, fluid calculations and maintenance.
- Anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery.
- Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures related to veterinary dentistry. Conduct dental cleanings
- Manage animal husbandry tasks such as feeding, cleaning enclosures, and monitoring health status of hospitalized animals.
- Operate radiographic equipment to obtain X-ray images while ensuring safety protocols are followed.
- Proven veterinary technician experience with a solid understanding of veterinary terminology and animal physiology.
- Kennel experience is preferred to ensure comfort with various animal behaviors and environments.
- Demonstrate veterinary critical care experience to manage emergency situations effectively.
- Laboratory experience involving diagnostic testing procedures is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with pet care practices including animal restraint, pet grooming, and basic pet training techniques.
- Maintain accurate medical records and documention.
- Educating pet owners on proper animal care, nutrition and preventive health measures.
- Intake/discharge of pets.
- Follow up with customer and pet needs.Strong background in animal handling techniques combined with excellent communication skills for client interactions.
- Join our team to provide compassionate, expert care that improves the lives of animals while advancing your professional veterinary career!
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
