NVA General Practice · 13 hours ago
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNVA General Practice is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to assist doctors in providing high-quality care to animal patients. The role involves performing a variety of technical tasks, including administering medications, assisting in surgeries, and educating clients about animal care.
HospitalMedicalPetVeterinary
Responsibilities
Obtain and record patient histories
Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems
Dispense and administer medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians
Administer fluids and blood products as prescribed by the veterinarian
Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian
Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals
Prepare patients, instruments and equipment for surgery
Assure that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, scopes and breathing apparatus are in good working condition
Assist in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures using a range of high-tech diagnostic equipment including electrocardiographic, radiographic and ultrasonographic equipment
Take and process radiographs
Communicate with and educate owners
Maintain knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations in order to answer client questions, provide education on vaccines, flea and heartworm products, and assist in marketing veterinary services from which their pet would benefit, such as a dental cleaning, senior wellness, spay and neuter and boarding
Educate clients on products and medications sold including dietary products and answer questions regarding product purchase/use
Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment and supplies
Clean, maintain and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials
Knowledgeable regarding related federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA. Ensure that the hospital and its employees are in compliance with regulations. Inform the veterinary hospital administrator of any regulatory issues
Work well with all team members and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases; their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment and prevention, and other basic preventative health care recommendations
Ability to obtain and record patient histories
Ability to collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology
Ability to dispense and administer medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians
Ability to administer fluids and blood products as prescribed by the veterinarian
Ability to administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian
Ability to provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals
Ability to prepare patients, instruments and equipment for surgery
Ability to assure that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, scopes and breathing apparatus are in good working condition
Ability to assist in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures using a range of high-tech diagnostic equipment including electrocardiographic, radiographic and ultrasonographic equipment
Ability to take and process radiographs
Ability to communicate with and educate owners
Knowledge of preventative healthcare recommendations
Ability to maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment and supplies
Ability to clean, maintain and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials
Knowledge of related federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA
Ability to work well with all team members
Ability to perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge of the procedures used for receiving, treating, and scheduling patients
Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment
Knowledge of sterilization techniques
Knowledge of the instruments, materials, and standardized procedures used in treatments
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks
Critical thinking skills
Ability to observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition
Strong communication and client service skills
Regular attendance and timeliness
Company
NVA General Practice
At NVA General Practice, we’re on a mission to give every pet their best life.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$128MKey Investors
OMERS Private EquitySummit Partners
2019-06-17Acquired
2017-07-07Private Equity
2007-05-01Private Equity· $128M
Leadership Team
John Bruno
Chief Executive Officer
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