Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Company Description

Nobscot Pet Hospital is a Gold-Standard Companion Animal Pet Hospital Operating Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm.

We provide a warm welcoming safe environment for pets and their owners with a focus on providing the best individualized care for each pet and client education for enhanced compliance. Our goal is to help each pet live the best quality and quantity life. 

Services include

Wellness: vaccinations, parasite prevention, illness screening through laboratory testing both in-house and reference labs

Dentistry: Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT) and oral surgery (gingival, lingual, and dental) with digital dental radiology

Soft Tissue and Orthopedic Surgery: Spay and Neuter, mass removal, and other surgeries as indicated: enucleation and other ophthalmic procedures, stenotic naris resection, mastectomy, laceration repair, cystotomy, urethral surgery, gastrotomy, enterotomy, resection and anastomosis, gastropexy,  limb or digit amputation, and others as indicated

Illness diagnosis and management: metabolic, cardiac, gastrointestinal, neurologic, dermatologic, orthopedic, immune, and more

Travel: Interstate and International Health Certificates

Behavior: helping with minor stress events to more complex behavior issues; Pre-Visit Pharmaceuticals (PVPs) are a great tool in preventing progressive vet-related anxiety

Role Description

This is a full-time, in-person role for a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).

In this role, you will be practicing at the top of your license: collecting medical histories, working with Dr. Bryce and clients throughout appointments, and providing client education; providing technician appointments for established clients, inducing and monitoring general anesthesia and recovery, performing COHATs with veterinary supervision, collecting medical samples, placing IV catheters, administering medication, assisting with patient triage, assisting with onboarding, education, and mentoring of hospital team, leveraging your experience to provide the highest standards of pet care. All veterinary team members will be expected to properly restrain animals for exams and treatments; prepare exam rooms and surgical areas; clean, sterilize, and maintain instruments and equipment; maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment 

Qualifications

• Background in Animal Care and Pet Care to ensure the well-being and safety of animals.
• Proficiency in Veterinary Technology and Anesthesiology 
• Strong skills in Client Education to effectively communicate with pet owners about animal needs and care practices.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Familiarity with veterinary practice software (Shepherd) is a plus. All communication is documented within the software, and use of this software is required after a brief onboarding.
• Basic computer skills and an understanding of real-time medical documentation
• Basic knowledge of finance and the ability to manage financial transactions accurately
• Certification as a Veterinary Technician and licensure
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Prior experience in a veterinary clinic or similar environment is a requirement.

Benefits:

Continuing Education and CVT licensure reimbursement up to $1000 annually

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options after 60 day period
• PTO
• Employee Discount Rate