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, unemcumbered Ohio Veterinary Technician licence*
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 maintenence.
- Anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery.
- Conduct dental cleanings, apply dental terminology knowledge, and assist with pet grooming as needed.
- 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.
- Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures related to veterinary dentistry.
- 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!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
