Apply on Employer Site

Michigan Humane · 5 months ago

Clinic Licensed Veterinary Technician, Westland

Westland, MI, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Michigan Humane is a non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to improving and saving lives through compassionate care, community engagement, and advocacy for animals. The Clinic Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) provides support to Clinic Veterinarians through various technical and nursing skills, including administering anesthesia and educating the public about animal welfare.

Veterinary

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