Licensed Veterinary Technician; LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician Position – Bozeman, MT

AAHA Accredited Hospital – Fear Free Staff. Gallatin Veterinary Hospital is looking to add a Licensed Technician.

GVH is a 5‑doctor general practice in Bozeman, Montana, open Monday through Saturday. Work/life balance is a priority. If you enjoy working in a demanding environment with ample opportunity to utilize your technician skills, we have a place for you! Candidates must have a passion for veterinary medicine and the ability to prioritize and multi‑task. This position is not entry level;

demonstrated leadership abilities are preferred.

The ideal LVT maintains hospital protocols and workflow, creating an outstanding patient/client experience. Education, communication, and teamwork are crucial for patient care. Our LVTs are an integral part of the hospital team and contribute to a positive, professional environment.

• Foster a culture built on our values:
  Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun.
• Provide professional, efficient, quality medical care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity.
• Obtain patient medical history from the client and referring veterinarians as needed.
• Perform initial evaluation of pet’s condition, collect information from the client, observe pet behavior, and check vital statistics.
• Complete preparatory procedures and assist the Veterinarian throughout the rest of the examination, diagnosis, procedures, and treatment phases.
• Restrain pets during exams as needed.
• Create and maintain patient medical records and documentation.
• Obtain and prepare various samples (blood, urine, fecal) for diagnostic testing.
• Perform laboratory tests on samples and update the patient’s medical chart.
• Educate clients about pet health needs, nutrition, and preventative care.
• Perform X‑rays and provide results to the Veterinarian.
• Fill prescriptions under the direction of a Veterinarian.
• Administer injections, vaccines, and medication with supervision and under the direction of a Veterinarian.
• Perform dental prophylaxis, venipunctures, catheterization, and other Bloggers Park under supervision of a Veterinarian.
• Prepare patient, medications, and equipment for surgery.
• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork, ensuring the delivery of quality, compassionate, efficient health care to pets.
• Represent and perform all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested.

• Associate’s Degree from a two‑year veterinary technology program accredited by the AVMA.

• Current unexpired license from the Montana Board of Veterinary Medicine.
• Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination.

• 3‑5 years (Preferred).

This is not a supervisory position.

• Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, including managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner.
• Knowledge of generic and brand names, common uses, and side effects of drugs used in a veterinary practice.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and terminology.
• Proficiency with a variety of computer programs, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and practice management software (PIMS).
• Written, verbal, and active‑listening communication skills with a customer‑oriented approach.
• Analytical, critical thinking, judgment, and problem‑solving skills.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear, use a computer for long periods of time, and perform specific vision tasks such as close vision. The position requires walking and/or standing for long periods, bending, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions. The team member must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted…