Licensed Veterinary TechnicianAnimal Welfare Society • Kennebunk, Maine, United States
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Licensed Veterinary Technician
Animal Welfare Society
- Kennebunk, Maine, United States
- Kennebunk, Maine, United States
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*POSITION SUMMARY: *The licensed veterinary technician (LVT) is the veterinarian’s primary medical support and aids the veterinarian in achieving greater efficiency in overall patient care. The LVT will apply his/her professional technical skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing care and client education. The technician must be a detail-oriented person who can make good decisions, respond quickly and calmly to crises, and always maintain high standards of patient care.
*DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* Works collaboratively within all levels of the organization and across departments to cultivate a positive culture and team approach to fulfilling AWS’ mission
* Compassionately, calmly, and gently handles patients in our care
* Communicates with clients in a friendly, helpful manner to answer questions, acquire histories, etc.
* Assists in surgeries and advanced imaging procedures
* Performs anesthetic induction, monitoring, maintenance, and recovery as required
* Utilizes practice management software to maintain client and patient records
* Provides safe restraint for patients during examinations and procedures
* Interprets and follows through on treatment sheet orders
* Implements appropriate animal husbandry skills to decrease disease spread, injury and stress to patients
* Performs venipuncture, IV catheter placement etc. as needed
* Recognizes normal physical examination parameters on canine, feline, and other patients
* Notices and documents changes in patient attitude, behavior, and condition
* Calculates medication and fluid doses for administration to hospitalized patients
* Carries out or sets up procedures that do not require veterinarian assistance
* Assists with other areas of service during downtime or as directed by supervisor
* Provides excellent communication and customer service skills
* Displays ability to handle stressful or emergent situations in a calm and supportive manner
* Maintains controlled substance log; keeps controlled drugs secured to meet Drug Enforcement Agency and Maine state law requirements
* Maintains radiology log to comply with AAHA standards and/or Maine state laws
* Remains knowledgeable and in compliance with AWS Personnel Guidelines, applicable State and Federal laws and AWS policies, procedures and programs
* Supports programs and activities of AWS as requested
*QUALIFICATIONS/ATTRIBUTES DESIRED: *
* 3+ years experience in a clinic setting
* Graduate of an AVMA accredited training school or program, licensed with the state of Maine in good standing and must complete all professional requirements to maintain licensure
* Basic computer literacy, including typing, required; experience with general office equipment and Macintosh Operating System preferred
* Proven organizational skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Uniform allowance
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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