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East Louisville Animal Hospital

Licensed Veterinary Technician, LVT

4158 Westport Road, Louisville, KY, 40207 eastlouisvilleanimalhospital.com
Job details
Hourly Rate$–
Hours/Week30‑40
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: openingAppointments/day: 20‑50 Co-workers: 10‑20

Overview

Practice Overview

East Louisville Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary medical facility, located on 4158 Westport Road in Louisville, KY. The professional and courteous staff at East Louisville Animal Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. East Louisville Animal Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Louisville, KY and the surrounding areas. Please take a moment to contact us today at (502) 897-1000, to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find out more information about how East Louisville Animal Hospital can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.

Practice Values
care
ownership
quality
commitment
community
Practice Type
general practice
surgery
Species
cat
dog
Management SoftwareCornerstone

Requirements

Job Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician, LVT   East Louisville Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced LVT to join our team in Louisville, KY.    About Us: East Louisville is a progressive, multi-doctor practice known for delivering top-notch care for the pets in Louisville and the surrounding areas. Our state-of-the-art facility offers innovative diagnostics and equipment, allowing opportunities to enhance your medical knowledge and further develop your skills as a veterinary professional. Our veterinary team is committed to ensuring every pet receives compassionate care, and we pride ourselves on our welcoming environment where both pets and people feel valued and appreciated!   Do you want to be a part of a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families? If so, we want to hear from you!   What You’ll Do: Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings  Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visits  Advocate for patients, and educate clients  Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring, pre and post-operative patient care, surgical suite, instrument, and equipment care  Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record  Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members  Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set  What We’re Looking For: Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active state license Minimum 2 years’ professional experience, preferred Superior technical knowledge and skills  Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, conversions, etc.)  Excellent communication skills with clients and team members  Proficient time management, ability to solve problems, learn, and handle multiple tasks  Enthusiastic team player with a patient and positive professional attitude  Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day  Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner  Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude  Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine  What We Offer: Paid time off & Holiday pay 401K with company match Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans with multiple options Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Complimentary Life Insurance  Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace) Long-Term Disability option Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Programs Employee Discounts for Pet Care Referral Bonus Program DailyPay on Demand United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.