Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician at Ann Arbor Animal Hospital

Job Description: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) – Surgery

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-exempt

Desired Behaviors:

1. Communicates with co-workers and clients in a positive, professional manner which enhances

the reputation of the hospital and improves the atmosphere for others.

2. Communicates concisely and listens carefully to co-workers and clients, driving excellent

patient care by improving efficiency and consistently checking for clarity.

3. Maintains composure during stressful / high patient count situations, keeping patient care as

the highest priority.

4. Exhibits strong leadership traits (e.g., proactivity, role-modeling appropriate behaviors,

appropriately delegating responsibilities, providing coaching to others), understanding that

Reception Team and Assistant Team view LVTs as informal leaders.

5. Multi-tasks and prioritizes tasks to ensure patient care remains the highest priority.

6. Supports an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation by frequently volunteering assistance

to coworkers

7. Is punctual and committed; understands that coworkers and patients are relying on their

presence and focus.

8. Possesses a dedicated, “can-do” mentality, demonstrated by their willingness to go the extra

mile. If patient flow demands, employee stays beyond their regularly scheduled shift,

understanding their role and why their presence and positive attitude are necessary.

9. Treats clients and their pets with compassion and empathy.

10. Is detail-oriented with a heightened focus towards accuracy and follow-up.

11. Committed to ongoing Continuing Education and receiving constructive feedback in order to

continuously improve patient care.

Essential Position Responsibilities:

1. Maintains a mental inventory of all patients in the hospital as a safety net to ensure all patients

are accounted for

2. Triage / assess condition of patients

3. Completes TPRs on patients

4. Administers medications to patients

5. Keeps patients clean and comfortable

6. Provides estimates, stores charges and discusses charges with clients

7. Exhibits warm client relation skills, making clients feel valued and important:

 Answers basic client questions concerning updates on their pet’s condition, etc.

 Able to handle difficult clients in a manner that acts to defuse the situation.

 Educates clients on follow-up care for their pets (including home care).

 Able to function in a role as a grief counselor for clients who have critical pets.

8. Assists DVMs and co-workers depending on need:

 Placing catheters

 Placing central lines

 Calculating IV dosages

 Drug calculations

 Intubation

 Monitoring Anesthesia

 Assistant during surgery

 Blood transfusions

 Blood collection

 Special procedures

 Use Blood Pressure, Nebulizer,

EKG, Ultra Sound, X-ray, and

anesthesia machines

 Provide patients with O2 (either

through O2 machine or tanks)

 etc.

1. Prepares surgery packs and sets up surgical suite in anticipation of surgeries

2. Ensures that proper discharge procedures have been handled for surgery patients (i.e.,

entering charges in practice management software, explaining invoice to clients, reviewing

discharge Instructions, discussing follow-up appointments and reviewing prescriptions with the

client as needed)

3. Safely uses ventilators and gas sterilizers

4. Clean surgery prep area and surgical suite as needed

5. Independently cleans and polishes patients’ teeth

6. Positions patients for dental radiographs

7. Assists with mentoring and training new hires

8. Has reliable method of transportation to get to shifts on time.

9. Able to work mornings, afternoons, and evenings on surgery days.

10. With the exception of people with disabilities that prevent them from safely operating a motor

vehicle, applicants are required to have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving history. This

is necessary because employees may need to make runs to the blood bank, pharmacy, etc. If

you have a disability that prevents you from driving, we would be happy to make a reasonable

accommodation.

Marginal Position Responsibilities:

1. Admits patients per established protocols

2. Performs preventative maintenance on hospital equipment

3. Prepares and faxes appropriate paperwork to rDVM

4. Maintains Treatment Checklist by completing tasks listed (e.g., supplies, custodial duties, etc.)

5. Cleans patient cages

6. Assists with laundering cage bedding, etc.

7. As with all hospital employees, periodically checks the employee lounge to make sure all

custodial functions have been completed (e.g., dirty dishes out of sink and in dishwasher, etc.)

8. Completes special projects as needed.

Physical Demands and Environmental Factors:

 Frequent exposure to animals which may bite, scratch, or otherwise cause physical injury to

employee

 May be exposed to anesthesia gases, zoonotic and chemical hazards, and radiation

 In order to ensure the safe and effective performance of this job and the successful operation

of the business, English fluency is necessary for this position.

 Ability to move around the building to access drawers, cabinets, etc.

 Must be able to efficiently position self for safe and effective physical restraint of all patient

types (including large patients, which may need to be quickly moved from the floor to an

elevated surface such as a table)

2023 Job Description – Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Surgery

 Ability to ascend and descend step stools to safely reach supplies in cabinets and/or on

shelves

 Ability to independently move supplies (weighing up to 40 pounds) from shipping boxes to

their proper positions on shelving units

 Ability to store and retrieve items which are located above head-level

 May need to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods (i.e., up to several hours)

while using computer, phone, etc.

 Must be able to efficiently operate computers, phones, and other office equipment

 Ability to observe and accurately discern fine details at close range (e.g., handwritten notes;

patient features; etc.)

 Position requires frequent communication with coworkers and clients. Must be able to

exchange accurate information during these communications.

 Must be able to perceive physical safety/OSHA hazards in the environment

Qualifications:

 Licensed to practice as a Veterinary Technician in Michigan

 Prior surgery experience strongly preferred

Ann Arbor Animal Hospital

2150 W. Liberty

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Tel: (734) 662-4474 - Fax: (734) 662-4481

www.annarboranimalhospital.com

When duties and responsibilities change and develop, job descriptions are reviewed and are

subject to changes of business necessity.

Available shifts and compensation: Available shifts all days except Sundays and Saturdays. Compensation is $26.00 - $28.00/hour.

Learn more about us at www.annarboranimalhospital.com.

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