Certified Veterinary Technician

About the role

WellHaven Pet Health is built on a foundation of "Well People, Well Pets, Well Practice, and Well Community," embodying the heart of everything we do. With over 40 hospitals and growing, we are committed to supporting our teams with a positive culture, strong mentorship, and opportunities for growth. Our collaborative, team-centered approach ensures that both pets and people receive the care and support they deserve. Join us in shaping the future of veterinary medicine - Come Grow with Us!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the examination, treatment, and monitoring of animals under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed.
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical charting for all patients, consistently meeting hospital quality control standards.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Perform diagnostic tests, interpret results, and record findings accurately in patient records.
• Prepare and analyze laboratory samples such as blood, urine, and feces.
• Operate and assist in surgical procedures, including preparing surgical suites, instruments, and patients, and providing post-operative care.
• Contribute to the day-to-day flow and efficiency of the hospital, collaborating with team members to optimize operations.
• Avoid select reception duties, such as triaging phone calls, scheduling appointments, and facilitating the intake and discharge of patients.
• Provide customer service, demonstrating excellent communication and organizational skills when interacting with the veterinary team and clients.
• Resolve customer complaints as appropriate.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine through ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain certification and improve knowledge and skills.
• Work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Multi-task effectively.
• Complete work, maintaining a high level of accuracy while managing constant interruptions.
• Remain action-oriented and effectively set priorities.
• Adapt to individual clients and their needs.
• Communicate effectively and manage a variety of emotional situations – remaining empathetic, compassionate, and approachable.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent associate degree a plus!
• Must have and maintain a valid certification, registration, or licensing (CVT, RVT, or LVT).
• 1+ years of veterinary hospital experience.

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Requirements

• The Vet Technician position is performed onsite at our hospital or an approved offsite event location.
• Remote work is not available for this position.
• Hospital environment includes limited space, smells from pet waste, and noise (barking, etc.).
• Schedules may include 10+ hour shifts, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays.
• May routinely be exposed to pets that may bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medications (smells), radiation if near an Xray machine, prescription medications, including controlled substances.

Salary Range

$23 - $30

Additional Information

Our hospital is part of the WellHaven Pet Health (“WellHaven”) network of hospitals. This allows us to have a more extensive and stronger support system, connecting with other hospitals in the area while remaining autonomous. WellHaven helps veterinarians, and their teams succeed both personally and professionally. We value our medical teams and strive to support each team member each and every day. Our focus on personal growth, practice support, and life balance frame the relationship we want to have with our hospital teams. This people-first approach has made a considerable difference in the lives of our teams, clients, pets, our communities, and the health of our hospitals. We’ve been recognized in Inc. Magazine for making a difference in our community and in Forbes for being named one of America's Best Startup Employers. It is an exciting time to be part of the WellHaven team and an excellent time for you to consider joining us!

Please learn more about WellHaven at www.wellhaven.com.

WellHaven Benefits

WellHaven offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. Please review our benefits package at: https://wellhaven.com/wellhaven-employment-benefits/

Commitment to Diversity

WellHaven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WellHaven is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including transgender status), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other status protected by law. In accordance with federal, state, and local law, WellHaven may provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of applicants during the hiring process unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on WellHaven. For more information, please contact WellHaven HR at HR@wellhaven.com.

Pay Transparency Disclaimer

WellHaven Pet Health provides wage range information in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Third-party job boards and recruiting platforms may omit or misrepresent this information when reposting our job requisitions. WellHaven Pet Health is not responsible for any discrepancies in such postings. For the authoritative and most up-to-date wage range information for all positions and locations, please refer exclusively to our official careers page: https://wellhaven.com/join-the-team/.