Licensed Veterinary Technician

Posted: Thursday, April 25, 2019

Position Title:  Licensed Veterinary Technician

Position Type:     Full time

Organization Name: Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic

Location (City, State): Kearney, NE  68845

Job Description/Duties

  • Oversee the inventory and purchase of pharmaceutical supplies and drugs including the maintenance of controlled substance and surgery logs.
  • Exhibit a technical knowledge of products and medications sold, including dietary products. Demonstrate the ability to explain and educate clients on products and answer their questions regarding product purchase/use.
  • Obtain and record patient histories.
  • Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures and tests in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems
  • Dispense and administer medications, vaccines, serums and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Administer fluids and blood products as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Administer and monitor anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian.
  • Provide specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals.
  • Prepare patients, instruments and equipment for surgery.
  • Assure that monitoring and support equipment such as anesthetic machines, cardiac monitors, scopes and breathing apparatus are in good working condition.
  • Assist in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures using a range of high-tech diagnostic equipment including electrocardiographic, radiographic and ultrasonographic equipment.
  • Take and process radiographs.
  • Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, equipment and supplies.

Qualifications or Skills Required

 Licensed Veterinary Technician and has passed the Nebraska State boards or has plans to take the exam. The Veterinary Technician assists in multiple procedures providing care for animals including physical examinations, dental procedures, surgeries, immunizations, euthanasia as well as client education, marketing and inventory maintenance. This position requires a working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases; their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment and prevention, and other basic preventative health care recommendations.  This is an overview of the position and the job responsibilities listed do not encompass the entire position.

Salary & Benefits

4 day work week, IRA, generous CE, rotating on call, PTO, mentorship friendly and professional environment. Hourly wage to be discussed. 

Contact Information/Instructions How to Apply

 Email resume to Nicole Harvey at cottonwoodvc11@gmail.com