Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

The Ann Arbor Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital that has been serving Ann Arbor and the surrounding area for nearly a century. We are privately and locally owned. In addition to pre-booked wellness appointments, we have same-day availability for patients' urgent care needs. Employee feedback is extremely important to us. We have regular team meetings to discuss hospital policies and solicit employee recommendations for improvement. Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians assist a team of highly skilled DVMs and support staff. We have an in-house laboratory and advanced medical equipment.

Licensed Veterinary Technician Job Qualifications:

Licensed to practice as a veterinary technician in the state of Michigan (required) With the exception of people with disabilities that prevent them from safely operating a motor vehicle, applicants are required to have a valid driver's license and a safe driving history. This is necessary because employees may need to make runs to the blood bank, pharmacy, etc. If you have a disability that prevents you from driving, we would be happy to make a reasonable accommodation Able to work mornings, evenings, and weekends

Full-time or Part-time Licensed Veterinary Technician Key Job Duties:

Assist veterinarians with physical exams, diagnostic procedures, and medical / surgical procedures Run diagnostic tests in our in-house laboratory Administer medications to patients Triage/assess status of patients (including life-threatening / emergency conditions) Enter charges into our practice management software, create estimates, answer client questions, etc.

Licensed Veterinary Technician Physical Demands and Environmental Factors:

Frequent exposure to animals which may bite, scratch, or otherwise cause physical injury to employee May be exposed to anesthesia gases, zoonotic and chemical hazards, and radiation In order to ensure the safe and effective performance of this job and the successful operation of the business, English fluency is necessary for this position. Ability to move around the building to access drawers, cabinets, etc. Must be able to efficiently position self for safe and effective physical restraint of all patient types (including large patients, which may need to be quickly moved from the floor to an elevated surface such as a table) Ability to ascend and descend step stools to safely reach supplies in cabinets and/or on shelves Ability to independently move supplies (weighing up to 40 pounds) from shipping boxes to their proper positions on shelving units Ability to store and retrieve items which are located above head-level May need to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods (i.e., up to several hours) while using computer, phone, etc. Must be able to efficiently operate computers, phones, and other office equipment Ability to observe and accurately discern fine details at close range (e.g., handwritten notes; patient features; etc.) Position requires frequent communication with coworkers and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information during these communications. Must be able to perceive physical safety/OSHA hazards in the environment

Licensed Veterinary Technician Full-Time Employee Benefits:

Health insurance (up to $360 monthly employer contribution toward premium costs) Substantial annual budget for individual Continuing Education opportunities (up to $2,000 + cost of registration, wet lab, etc.)

SIMPLE IRA

Employee discount on veterinary services/supplies Paid time off We reimburse: Licensing fees and approved national/local association dues Base pay ranges between $25 and $28 per hour, depending on experience To learn more about this job opening, please call us at (734) 662-4474 and ask to speak with Nicole.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance License reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person