Veterinary Technician

Western Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full time LVT or LVT candidate to join our team. We are a busy 6 doctor practice located in the growing community of Williston, ND. Our newly remodeled facility is equipped with digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, and full in-house lab. We offer competitive wage and benefit package.

Veterinary Technician

Job Summary:

The technician will work under the direct supervision of the Veterinarians primarily in the small animal department.

· Perform proper restraint of multiple small animal species for collection of samples as well as treatment of hospitalized patients.

· Collect and prepare samples (blood, urine, feces) for analysis.

· Laboratory work: Blood analysis - CBC with manual differential count, ability to run in-house chemistry analyzers, fecal analysis, urinalysis.

· Anesthesia/Surgery: Preparing patients for surgery and monitoring during procedure. Ability and/or willingness to learn to perform dentistry on dogs and cats.

· Radiology: Positioning and restraint animals for radiographs and ultrasonography.

· Treatment and care of hospitalized patients.

· Admission/care/discharge of surgical patients.

· Utilization of the computer program to access patient files for the purpose of inputting patient prescriptions/history/lab files, etc.

· May be required to assist with receiving and marking of inventory.

Education Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent, 2 or 4 Degree in Veterinary/Lab Technology are strongly recommended but not required.

Experience Requirements:

Further education in veterinary technology/medicine is recommended or equivalent on-the-job training.

Specialized Training Requirements:

Further education in veterinary technology/medicine is recommended or equivalent on-the-job training.

Aptitudes and Skills Requirements:

· Ability and/or willingness to work with multiple animal species.

· Possess the ability to safely lift 50-60 lbs and withstand prolonged periods of standing.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location