Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician

Taylor Animal Hospital is looking to add some experienced talent into our growing Team! We are a 5 doctor practice that offers medical and surgical treatment as well as boarding, grooming and urgent care services.  We're dedicated to helping pets live life to the fullest, since 1968.

We offer a team environment, and open communication. It is important to us to maintain a healthy work / life balance – we encourage the regular use of PTO, protecting mental health and family bonds. We believe that a healthy, happy team creates a better system of care for our patients and clients.

We are a fast paced business, that caters to it’s patients and clients.

Please, check out our website at www.tayloranimalhospital.com 

The ideal TAH LVMT :

• Experience in a small animal general practice setting is ideal, but the skills and experience can be taught and shared with the right candidate.
• Antech, IDEXX, digital and dental radiology knowledge 
  
  
• Excellent communication and written skills as well as customer relation skills
  
  
• Surgical Experience (IV catheter placement and blood draws) 
  
  
• Be able to multi-task, and keep a calm environment
  
  
• Canine pet handling - Cat knowledge and handling
  
  
• Preventive care knowledge
  
  
• Handle tough conversations (cost, euthanasia, medical needs)
  
  
• Customer service and interpersonal communication skills
  
  
• Motivated to learn and continue your education.
  
  
• Timely and focused
  
  
• Self starter
  
  
• Compassionate
  
  
• Provides excellent and expeditious client experience
  
  
• Is aware of patient needs and the correct monitoring and documentation of all medical treatments. 
• Always has the well being of the animal and its treatment in focus and keeps the team aware of all information. 

Job Description, duties and expectations:

• Assist with patient care and treatment 
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets

 Starting wage is based on Experience - License - Surgical Skills and Urgent Care knowledge. 

  Wage and Extras

• Based on the candidates knowledge and experience, in the veterinary field
• Pet Discounts up to 50%
• Quarterly bonuses
• Percentage of the employees’ health insurance is covered. TAH also offers medical coverage to your family as well. Disability, Vision, Dental, and 401K.
• Employer paid short term disability
• Education discounts and access to several educational opportunities.
• Annual uniform allotment
• License and CE reimbursement