Veterinary Technician

The role

A Licensed Veterinary Technician will provide skilled care to patients and service to clients. Duties include supporting veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.

What you will do

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times

Required qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Sign on bonus

About the company

Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities. They offer convenient hours six days a week and have an open-door policy.