CVT/LVT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Certified/Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT)

Department: Clinical

 Supervisor: Practice Manager

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Responsible for performing advanced medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manage and provide for the patient’s needs.
• Triage patients and determine if patient is stable or critical.
• Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in files.
• Assist veterinarian in all aspects during surgical procedures; pre-medication, set up, induction, preparation, maintenance of general anesthesia, surgical monitoring, surgical assisting, recovery, writing post op orders and pain management protocols.
• Perform blood collection via all routes and ability to know best collection method based on individual patient needs or specific test requirements.
• Preparation of fluid therapy- infusion pump/syringe pump set up, appropriate IVF set up, fluid types and rates for administration, CRI calculations and monitoring.
• Assist with dosage calculations and dispensing of medication including controlled substances as well as advanced emergency drug calculations, dosing and administering route protocols and common contraindications.
• Monitor daily activities of in-hospital patients both stable or who require advanced monitoring.
• Communicate with doctors, technicians, office staff and clients regarding status of patients.
• Prepare patients for discharge to owners including client education about home care and medication to be given.
• Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns and complaints.
• Document legibly and keep accurate medical records in accordance to hospital policy.
• Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.

• Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have successfully passed the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Examination)
• Graduate from an AVMA accredited Animal Science program with an AS or BS preferred.
• Knowledge of advanced fluid therapy, anesthetic monitoring, advanced CPR and all aspects of laboratory and radiology.
• Knowledge of advanced pharmacology and medical terminology as well as knowledge of surgical procedures and disease process.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to act as a team player.