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North Pole Veterinary Hospital in North Pole, AK is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team!

North Pole Veterinary Hospital is an 9-doctor practice and is proud to serve the community of North Pole and surrounding areas of Alaska. We believe in providing the highest quality medical care while fostering a welcoming atmosphere. Our staff is comprised of highly trained, compassionate animal lovers who treat patients like their own pets.

We are dedicated to staying on the cutting edge of veterinary technology to ensure our patients have access to the best care available. We are proud to be an innovative hospital that provides extensive and comprehensive services to our clients, such as chemotherapy, advanced soft tissue procedures, orthopedic surgeries, and emergency surgeries. Our team provides care for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and even some breeds of reptiles/exotics like bearded dragons.

Compensation: $26-28/hr depending on experience

Location: 2942 Hurst Road, North Pole, AK 99705

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, Closed on Sundays

Take a Hospital Tour: https://northpolevet.com/

About North Pole, AK: Only a 15-minute drive south of Fairbanks, North Pole features holiday decorations and trimmings year-round! The town comes alive in December with the annual Winter Festival, which draws crowds with activities, ice sculptures, and fireworks. Additionally, this region of Alaska is known for having the best view of the gorgeous Northern Lights!

There is something for everyone in the great outdoors in the Greater Fairbanks area! Relax at the beach or spend the day on the lake. Spend some time fishing or explore the miles of trails for hiking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and more. Outside of a name that has made the town famous, there is an incredible culture and community shared by the locals. Enjoy some of the restaurants that were made famous by Guy Fieri! Connect with neighbors at the breweries and distilleries in town!

Job Summary: The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures, and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The LVT will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.

• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
• Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
• Maintain excellent client communication.

• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer client's inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client's medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Qualifications

Talents you'll bring to MVP:

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.

• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must be confident around pets.

Why Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP)?

Because we do things a bit differently here. We're a rapidly growing network of veterinary hospitals located throughout the United States. And while it's important to know who we are, it's more important to know what drives us - our mission to be the employer of choice in veterinary medicine. Our actions speak louder than those words. We put people before profits and invest in our talented teams. Our connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook - we live them every day! MVP is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything.

What's in it for you?

We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, pet health discounts and dollar for dollar match on 401K...not to mention a team of smart and friendly coworkers!

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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