NVA General Practice · 1 day ago
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNational Veterinary Associates aspires to be a practice that positively impacts pet health care. The Licensed Veterinary Technician will support veterinarians, ensure quality care, and educate clients while working alongside industry experts.
HospitalMedicalPetVeterinary
Responsibilities
Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients
With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow
Assist the technicians by restraining, pulling up vaccines, packaging labs & running labs
Cleaning duties as assigned
Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Paw Plan options, medications, and additional treatments
Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems, including Avimark
Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts
Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs
Be willing to guide, mentor, and support new and/or fellow team members
Other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
AVMA certified credentials
Veterinary knowledge
Communication skills
Ability to support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care
Ability to advocate for pets and educate clients
Ability to assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow
Ability to assist technicians by restraining, pulling up vaccines, packaging labs & running labs
Ability to perform cleaning duties as assigned
Ability to communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Paw Plan options, medications, and additional treatments
Ability to assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems, including Avimark
Ability to obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts
Ability to use safe restraining techniques and follow standard protocols
Ability to sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs
Willingness to guide, mentor, and support new and/or fellow team members
Benefits
Competitive salary with paid time off
Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents
Automatic enrollment in 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment
Health Savings Account
A variety of discounts and so much more
Company
NVA General Practice
At NVA General Practice, we’re on a mission to give every pet their best life.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2023 (6)
2022 (3)
2021 (6)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$128MKey Investors
OMERS Private EquitySummit Partners
2019-06-17Acquired
2017-07-07Private Equity
2007-05-01Private Equity· $128M
Leadership Team
John Bruno
Chief Executive Officer
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