Clinic Licensed Veterinary Technician, Detroit

Michigan Humane Society - Detroit, MI

Full-time

Detroit, MI

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About the position

The Clinic Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) provides Clinic Veterinarians with direct support through various technical and nursing skills including administering and monitoring anesthesia, treating outpatient and hospitalized animals as well as performing dentals, laboratory tests, and radiographs. The Clinic LVT also assists the public in all aspects of Michigan Humane programs, including educating the public about animal welfare and helping them make appropriate decisions regarding care for their animals.

Responsibilities

• Escort patient to the exam room and get full history from owner. Educate clients, discuss preventive care (vaccine, heartworm/parasite testing & prevention), discuss treatment cost, and review doctor instructions. Fill and properly label prescriptions.
• Triage ill and injured animals and be able to respond in emergency situations.
• Place microchips, administer vaccines, and administer controlled substances under veterinary supervision ensuring to keep an accurate log of said drugs as required.
• Perform cytology such as ear and skin tests; examine fecal samples for parasites; perform heartworm tests.
• Assists in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; assists the doctor in administering anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids; logs controlled substances; completes surgical paperwork.
• Place intravenous catheters, administer and monitor fluid administration, and phlebotomy.
• Perform routine procedures such as nail trims, ear cleaning, and anal glands.
• Identify animals body language and their pain scale.
• Miscellaneous duties including general housekeeping and cleaning of kennels, answering phones, maintaining medical supply stock, and other general animal husbandry duties as needed.
• Assist veterinarians perform humane euthanasia when required.

Requirements

• Previous training and experience in the veterinary field.
• Must be licensed by the State of Michigan in veterinary technology.
• Must be educated in microscopy and radiation safety standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Account
• Opportunities for professional development, growth, and continuing education
• A positive and collaborative work environment
• Work-life balance and flexible working hours (compressed work schedule option!)
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Human & Pet Bereavement
• Clinic discounts to up to 75% off services for your own pet(s)
• Relaxed dress code
• Wellness program with professional counseling services available to employees
• Animal food discount
• Free or discounted adoption fees to adopt a new friend.
• Sabbatical Policy
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Yearly performance reviews & employee engagement surveys
• Student Loan Relief Eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program