Licensed Veterinary Technician

Options Veterinary Care

Job Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Options Veterinary Care

Looking for a friendly, collaborative environment with other dedicated professionals? Want to help pets who otherwise would not get veterinary care? Are you looking for a more meaningful role in helping animals? This position offers a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact on the lives of animals and people in our community!

Options nonprofit clinic is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or a Licensed Veterinary Technician in training (LVIT). Your technical expertise, combined with your passion for animals and people, will help us provide the highest level of care. Schedules are flexible, wages are competitive, and there are no nights, weekends, or on-call shifts. Full and part-time positions available. The ability to speak and understand Spanish is a plus!

Overview:
The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) assists veterinarians in providing medical care and treatment for animals, and exceptional customer service to clients, record-keeping, and other activities related to the smooth operations of the clinic.

Options Veterinary Care is program of Humane Network, a Reno-based non-profit organization, operates a clinic providing quality, affordable, and accessible spay/neuter services and veterinary care for pets and community cats to keep pets and families together and support a humane community.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Provide treatment and care for animals including vaccination, examination, performance of medical treatments and euthanasia as prescribed by a veterinarian.
• Collect samples for testing and perform laboratory tests and radiographs
• Administer anesthesia and monitor animals under anesthesia.
• Monitor the health of the animals on an ongoing basis and rapidly identify any health problems or conditions and immediately report it to the veterinarian.
• Maintain patient records by accurately recording treatments and test results on patient charts and other medical records.
• Track inventory of supplies, and coordinate ordering
• Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures.
• Assist with proper animal handling and restraint.
• Provide medical and care information and counseling to clients.
• Fill client prescriptions and maintain drug logs as required.
• Use and maintain medical equipment.
• Perform physical examination of animals.
• Clean and maintain work areas.
• Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.

Specific Qualifications:
• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician or licensed Technician-in-Training in Nevada.
• Experience in caring for and handling animals in a safe, effective and humane manner, especially larger and possibly untrained animals.
• Knowledge of clinic maintenance techniques and accepted sanitary practices.
• Knowledge of various dog breeds and their characteristics and familiarity with symptoms of diseases common to dogs and cats.
• Knowledge of preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic veterinary treatment of domestic animals.
• Knowledge of animal behavior.
• Able to work in the busy, demanding environment of a veterinary clinic.
• Ability to identify problems or patient conditions (medical and behavioral) that need to be brought to the attention of the immediate supervisor.
• Comfort and ability to work with animals of unknown disposition and those who may exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies.
• Rabies inoculations are required or must be waived.

General Qualifications and Expectations for All Staff:
• Commitment to the mission and goals of Options Veterinary Care.
• Affection for animals and concern for their wellbeing.
• Flexible with the ability to manage changing priorities and varied tasks and schedules.
• Strong interpersonal skills—The ideal person would be outgoing, personable, professional, and able to get along well and communicate successfully with a variety of people.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Results-oriented—Able to set goals, plan, and carry out projects without direct supervision in an organized, efficient, and effective manner.
• Collaboration—Working effectively as part of the team to accomplish the organization’s goals.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Learning-agility—Willingness and ability to learn new things quickly. Interest and commitment to keeping up with emerging best practices.
• Innovative/solution-oriented—Strong problem-solving skills, able to find ways to make things work.
• Drive―Taking initiative and working with minimal supervision and direction. Performing all duties in a manner which encourages attainment of the campaign’s goals.
• Attention to detail―Exceptional ability to follow through and meet deadlines.
• Technology savvy—Comfortable and proficient with computer technology (proficiency with Microsoft Office and possibly other programs/applications that apply to specific roles). Able to learn new programs quickly.
• Sound judgment―Maturity, good judgment, and strong decision-making and implementation skills.
• Professional personal appearance and demeanor.

Staff Requirements:
• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician licensed or Technician-in-Training in Nevada.
• Two or more years of experience preferred.
• High school diploma required, additional education a plus.
• Location: Live in greater Reno/Sparks, Nevada area or willing to relocate.

Terms of Employment:
• The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) reports to Clinic Manager, works closely with the veterinarians, and assists with the training and supervision of veterinary assistants.
• Non-exempt. Reporting hours and days of the week may vary according to the needs of the organization.
• Benefits include three weeks paid time off (for vacation, sick, and personal time), eight paid holidays, and a substantial employer contribution toward individual medical insurance.
• There is no minimum period of employment that is implied or guaranteed.
• Starting Wage—$20 - $27 per hour depending on experience.

How to Apply:
Send a one-page cover letter and a resume to info@humanenetwork.org.

This is a part time job