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Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Fluvanna Veterinary, LLC
Palmyra, VA (In Person)
$54,080 Salary, Full-Time
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Licensed Veterinary Technician Fluvanna Veterinary, LLC Palmyra, VA 22963 $20
- $32 an hour
- Full-time $20
- $32 an hour
Full-time Veterinary Technician Position Location:
Fluvanna Veterinary, Palmyra, Virginia Job Type:
Full-Time About Us Fluvanna Veterinary is a new small animal clinic set to open its doors this fall and serve the communities surrounding Palmyra, dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate, and personalized care to pets and their families. Our clinic values professionalism, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture. We are seeking a motivated Veterinary Technician to join our team and help us continue building an exceptional veterinary experience for both patients and pet owners. Job Summary The Veterinary Technician plays a vital role in patient care, anesthesia monitoring, nursing support, laboratory procedures, client communication, and assisting veterinarians with medical and surgical procedures. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining a high standard of patient care. Key Responsibilities- Obtain patient histories and vital signs.
- Safely restrain and handle animals during examinations and procedures.
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
- Monitor hospitalized patients and provide nursing care.
- Collect and prepare laboratory samples including blood, urine, fecal, and cytology specimens.
- Perform in-house laboratory testing and assist with diagnostic imaging.
- Prepare patients for surgery and dental procedures.
- Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients.
- Monitor vital parameters during procedures and maintain anesthesia records.
- Prepare and maintain sterile surgical instruments and equipment.
- Assist veterinarians during surgical and dental procedures.
- Educate clients on medications, preventative care, nutrition, and post-treatment instructions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary treatment and surgical environment.
- Accurately maintain medical records and documentation.
- Collaborate effectively with veterinarians, assistants, and reception staff.
- Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Skills
- Active Veterinary Technician License preferred (LVT/CVT/RVT).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a small animal veterinary practice preferred.
- Strong knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient care.
- Excellent animal handling and restraint skills.
- Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Familiarity with veterinary practice management software is preferred.
- Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented attitude. Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience ($20 to $32).
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Employee pet care discounts.
- Paid time off and additional benefits available after the first year of employment.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunity to grow with a developing veterinary practice.
- No weekends.
Pay:
$20.00- $32.