Licensed Veterinary Technician
Company: Gentle Care Animal Hospital
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Company DescriptionGentle Care Animal Hospital was created to
offer a wide range of veterinary services: preventive care,
wellness exams, internal medicine, pet surgery, and dental care. In
addition to customary services, Gentle Care offers a blend of
traditional and integrative veterinary medicine to meet the need of
every patient and owner.Gentle Care also offers both medical and
general pet boarding exclusively to their current clients and is
one of only a few animal care facilities to provide its own 24-hour
emergency care, handled by staff veterinarians. Dr. Ermelings
vision was not limited to excellence in the care of pets: the
Gentle Care owner education program was designed to support every
pet owner through all the stages of their pets lives.To learn more
about us click here.Job DescriptionJob duties include, but are not
limited to:Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients,
collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging,
management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with
varying degrees of stability, administration of medications,
effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical
preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.Must be able
to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites,
scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.Whether
youre looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow
into that next career move, youll have opportunities through a
variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and
continuing development.QualificationsWere looking for:A high work
ethic and positive attitude team memberAbility to arrive on-time
and ready to workA minimum of 1-year experience preferred,
CVT/RVT/LVT requiredWeekend availabilityExceptional customer
service skills and ability to communicate preciselyInterpret
medical records and record client history accuratelyKnowledge in
preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flowAbility to
restrain pets in a low-stress and safe mannerProficient in sample
collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skinAbility
to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and
testsProficient in positioning and capturing radiographs,
positioning for dental radiographs are a plusProficient in
anesthesia and surgical monitoringA self-starter with the desire to
continue to advance ones knowledge and skillsetAbility to receive
in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital
efficiencySPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS+ Ability to sit or stand and
work at a computer for long periods of time.+ Ability to be
confident around animals (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.
Candidate to confirm species treated with practice leadership for
additional clarity.)+ Client needs and work volume may occasionally
require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of
this job. This position may require special working hours,
including working weekends, evenings and/or holidays.+ Must have
mental capacity and processes for reasoning, remembering,
mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking
the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.+ The
noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Ear plugs
will be available upon request.+ Job requires sufficient ambulatory
skills in order to perform required duties while working.+ Ability
to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as
manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.+ Requires good
hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability
to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate other
equipment as required.+ Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.+ Hospital
teammates are routinely exposed to a variety of animals that may
bite, kick or scratch, and on occasion, may be exposed to
anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic hazards and/or
medication/controlled substances.Additional InformationWe offer our
staff:Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability,
401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, &
FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL
EmployeesPaid Bereavement ProgramPaid Parental Leave
ProgramCompetitive CompensationContinuing Education Allowance
(applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)Tuition Assistance
ProgramAccess to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn
FosterCareer Development OpportunitiesReferral Bonus Program for
most positions!Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e.
Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses
etc)Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing
and completing a satisfactory background check.*Note some benefits
may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment
status vs part time status.WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid
Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex,
Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Originby Jobble
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