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PetVet Care Centers

Operates a network of veterinary hospitals.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeDallas, GA, USA$18 - $23 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
  • Applicants must hold one of the following credentials: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT).
  • Applicants must understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

  • Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and performing diagnostic imaging.
  • Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
  • Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, restraining patients, and assisting as directed by the veterinarian.
  • Provide pet care using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment, and specialized drug administration.
  • Obtain and verify medications.
  • Ensure patients have food and water; clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; and observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
  • Fill prescriptions and administer medications as directed, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
  • Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments; sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas; storing sterile supplies; verifying shelf life; and following standards, procedures, and applicable legal regulations.
  • Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes, and updating the database accurately and promptly.
  • Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed by the veterinarian.
  • Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
  • Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, and verify and maintain receipts.
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
  • Release pets to their owners as directed, ensuring each animal is clean and properly groomed before release.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or practice.

About the Company

PetVet Care Centers

Operates a network of veterinary hospitals.

PetVet Care Centers builds a nationwide network of veterinary hospitals by acquiring independent practices and integrating them under a shared system. It offers general and specialized pet care, including routine check-ups, surgeries, and emergency services, along with grooming and boarding. The company preserves each practice's local identity and client relationships while gaining centralized resources and standardized protocols for efficiency. Its goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate pet care across the United States through scalable, networked veterinary services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$675M
Headquarters
Westport, CT
Founded
2012

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