Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job Description

At Park West Veterinary Associates, we know that licensed veterinary technicians are valuable to our industry with a wide range of knowledge and specific skill sets. When looking for a new practice, they are searching for more than just a job. They want to use their training to make an impact on patient care and feel appreciated and able to utilize their talents.

When you find the right practice - one that fosters a culture of positivity, trust, and continuous growth and education, it reminds you of why you decided on this career path in the first place. We hope to be that practice for you.

We are interested in more than just hiring talented LVTs who can treat animals with compassion and offer a great customer service experience. At Park West Vet we want a growing team of people who make our practice better and can use their training to advance the quality of care given to every patient who walks through our doors.

A day in the life :

Your primary responsibilities as a licensed veterinary technician at Park West Vet would be providing exceptional patient care and customer service, assisting doctors in appointments, diagnostics and treatment of their cases. Our licensed technicians are responsible for inducing, monitoring, and recovering pets for anesthetic procedures, and caring for hospitalized cases. Our licensed veterinary technicians are utilized for their specific skills that they are trained in and are given opportunities to continue their education and grow in their role. Other duties include maintaining patient medical records, client communication & education, and upholding the cleanliness standard of our facility.

Here's what we need from you :

Our ideal candidate is positive under pressure, has a passion for helping not only animals, but people too, and the ability to make our practice better. We are looking for someone with mid-level experience with restraint, venipuncture, administering SQ injections and SQ fluids, IV fluid therapy administration, obtaining TPR on hospitalized patients, performing radiographs, communication with clients, obtaining medical history of patients for appointments, assisting doctors in exam rooms and follow up phone calls with clients.

Other good things :

Full Time Staff Benefits Include : Accrued Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical Health Insurance including Dental & Vision, Supplemental Health Insurance Policies, Paid Maternity Leave, Retirement Plan Match Contribution, Uniform Allowance, Continuing Education Allowance, Discount on Veterinary and Boarding Services

Interested in seeing if we'd be a good fit for each other? We know that applying for a new job is a big change and not a decision you will make lightly. Apply to set up a 15 minute Q&A phone call so that we can get to know each other a little better.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.