Licensed Veterinary Technician, Part Time

Village Veterinary Clinic wants to make you a part of our work family if you have at least one year of experience as a Veterinary LVT with an active or pending State of Virginia license.

For over 30 years, our loyal clients and their pet companions have also felt like family in our warm, friendly practice. Ours is a fantastic opportunity to build relationships, grow professionally, and support the expansion of a compassionate veterinary practice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Surgery preparation, with pre-and post-operative care and administering anesthesia and patient monitoring.
• Dental cleanings and some dental procedures.
• Triage emergency and hospitalized patient nursing and laboratory testing.
• Assist with exam 'rooming' of animals to intake vital signs and weight to prepare the Veterinarian for appointments.
• Utilize proper and safe handling techniques to hold cats and dogs during procedures.
• Aid Veterinarians in the treatment room by assisting with blood draws, preparing, and completing lab work, monitoring patients during surgical procedures, collecting samples from animals, and preparing vaccines.
• Conduct rounds on hospitalized animals, completing nursing/assisting care as needed.
• Updating medical records through the client and patient management system, Avimark.
• Kennel Maintenance: cleaning kennels/runs/crates, washing/drying food and water dishes, laundering bedding and towels.
• Walking hospitalized animals. Feeding dogs and cats and administering medication as directed.
• Maintain clinical workspace, equipment, treatment room, and exam rooms.
• Ensuring hospital protocols are followed to maintain high standards of care.

Competencies:

• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Availability to work some weekends.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30lbs; work involves continual walking and standing throughout shift; physical demands include walking, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, and kneeling.
• Are 18 years or older.
• Are authorized to work in the United States.

•  Ability to remain calm when interacting and handling a variety of dog/cat breeds and appropriately respond to behavioral and temperament cues.
•  Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and respond with a sense of urgency, and perform work duties with initiative and commitment to high standards.
•  Enthusiasm for teamwork, possessing a strong work ethic with excellent communication skills.
•  Ability to learn and perform various tasks to contribute to overall team success. Work independently on tasks as assigned.
•  Dedication to excellent customer service and animal welfare.
•  Treat all patients, clients, and hospital/kennel staff with respect and compassion.