Licensed Veterinary Technician

Company: Companion Pet Hospital
Location: Carmel
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

Company Description

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***$2,500 Sign-On Bonus Available***

Companion Pet Hospital is proud to provide exceptional care for companion animals, with a team focus on continuous learning and improvement. Our hospital has been AAHA-accredited for twenty-five years, and we are proud to be certified as a Fear-Free and Cat-Friendly Practice! Our experienced medical team offers personalized services with an emphasis on pet parent education and community involvement. We currently partner with several rescue groups to provide physical exams for homeless animals.

We use our core values of Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, and Wellbeing to guide our decisions and actions. We are looking to add an additional LVT to our phenomenal medical care team!

Our hours of operation are:

Mon, Tues, Wed: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thurs & Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
We are closed on Sundays

To learn more about us, click here!

Job Description

Job 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 you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

A licensed veterinary technician with an active license is required, 1+ year experience is preferred but not required
A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
Weekend availability
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one's knowledge and skillset
Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Additional Information

***$2,500 Sign-On Bonus Available***

Pay Range: Begins at $26 - $28/hr dependent on relevant experience

We offer our staff:

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Competitive Compensation
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Career Development Opportunities
Referral 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.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

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