Licensed Veterinary Technician at Kenai Veterinary Hospital

Compensation

$23 – $25/hr

Location: Kenai, Alaska
Type: Full-time

Description

Kenai Veterinary Hospital in Kenai, Alaska is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join their team. This full-time position involves working five eight-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, with participation in on-call services. The hospital offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, and opportunities for career development.

Required Skills

animal handling and restraint
nursing care
animal behavior and healthcare
IV Catheter placement
urinary catheter placement
applying casts, bandages and splints
Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience
intubation, monitoring, pre-operative and post-operative care
Laboratory skills including cytology set-up and interpretation
Diagnostic experience including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 3+ years of veterinary clinical experience, as a veterinary technician or assistant.
Preferred Qualifications: Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program.
Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
Experience with Avimark veterinary software.
Ability to be adaptable and work well with existing doctors and team members.
Desire to mentor and train other associates in high-quality medicine standards.
Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare.
Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills.
Dental procedure experience, scaling, polishing, digital radiology.
Skilled in IV Catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, applying casts, bandages and splints.
Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience including intubation, monitoring, pre-operative and post-operative care.
Laboratory skills including cytology set-up and interpretation.
Diagnostic experience including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis.

About Kenai Veterinary Hospital

Kenai Veterinary Hospital

veterinary careKenai, Alaska, US

Its services include wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, spaying and neutering, surgery, and diagnostics, with care plans tailored to each pet’s needs and life stage. The hospital accepts cash, major credit and debit cards, and financing options such as Care Credit.