Certified Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a
Certified Veterinary Technician
looking for a role where you can
make a real impact
in a supportive, down-to-earth environment? Do you thrive in a team that values
growth, collaboration, and exceptional patient care
? If so,
we’d love to hear from you!

At
Sibley Animal Hospital
, we pride ourselves on providing top-notch veterinary care while building
lifelong relationships
with our loyal clients and their beloved pets. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced
Veterinary Technician
who wants to be part of a practice that is always striving for the next level of excellence.

As a
Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technician
, you’ll play a
critical role
in our hospital, ensuring high-quality medical car; patient, staff, and client safety; and client and staff education. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in exam rooms by obtaining
  comprehensive patient histories, and vitals
  and accurately recording information using Scribe Note.
• Be very familiar with the vaccine and other protocols of the hospital to easily translate through client education to owners
• Support doctors with exams,
  administering vaccines, drawing blood, performing a variety of technician approved procedures, accurately dosing and dispensing medications
  , and providing client education.
• Perform
  triage, record vitals (TPRs), run in-house lab tests, and assist with dentistry, surgery, and minor procedures
  .
• Conduct diagnostic testing using
  IDEXX lab equipment
  , including in-house
  cytology preparation
  and submission, accurately reading ear cytology. and other diagnostic equipment
• Oversee
  anesthesia preparation, induction, and monitoring
  - from admission pre-anesthetics to recovery, ensuring
  patient safety and comfort
  .
• Assist Veterinary Assistants with late night and/or weekend treatment protocols

• Prepare the
  surgical suite, check anesthetic machines, and ensure surgical readiness of the environment and patient
  .
• Use of dental equipment, dental radiographs, charting and thorough
  dental cleanings and other procedures
  to maintain pet oral health.
• Create
  accurate medical records, discharge instructions, and invoicing
  for surgical and anesthetized patients.

• Supervise, mentor, and train
  technicians, veterinary assistants, and animal care staff
  to enhance their skills and yours.
• Coordinate and participate in weekend treatment plans when a licensed technician is required (rare but can occur).
• Maintain and oversee
  medical equipment, inventory management, OSHA compliance, and AAHA standards
  .
• Manage
  DEA and regular inventory and reports
  monthly.
• Organize and lead
  team meetings and quarterly enrichment events
  .
• Collaborate with the practice owner, DVMs and staff to enhance patient care

• Provide compassionate,
  clear, and informative communication
  to pet owners and co-workers.
• Promote
  hospital services, treatment plans, and preventive care
  .
• Contribute and participate in
  marketing and community outreach efforts
  .
• Ensure thorough and complete communication to clients regarding test results and client requests

We welcome
experienced LVTs/CVTs
who are passionate about veterinary medicine, patient care and contributing positively to our practice culture. Ideal candidates will have: