Credentialed Veterinary Technician

About the Role

Hometown Veterinary Partners was founded in 2023 with a mission to empower veterinary professionals by building veterinary hospitals which inspire, uplift, and fulfill. We are seeking full and part-time Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (CVT) to work in brand-new, bright, and beautiful veterinary hospitals in your local area.

As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician at Hometown Veterinary Partners (HVP), you’re a respected member of the hospital team, reporting directly to the Hospital Director or Partner Doctor. You will support our core beliefs of Culture, Collaboration, and Community while providing exceptional client care that is approachable, accessible, and individualized.

At HVP, your experience, background, and unique viewpoints are valued. You are empowered to create rewarding and sustainable veterinary careers while contributing to the culture of your dreams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
• Bring interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to support an inclusive environment.
• Support the training and onboarding of new team members.
• Provide ongoing input that supports efficiency, productivity, and well-being.
• Identify opportunities and support best practices to contribute to growth.
• Welcome clients and their pets in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Assist clients in checking in and out, and schedule follow-up appointments.
• Gather basic vital signs, weight, and history on patients.
• Properly restrain pets during examinations and procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications as prescribed by the DVM.
• Observe animal behavior and health conditions and report to the DVM.
• Assist in emergency cases and keep clients and pets at ease.
• Keep accurate records and logs, and document them in patients’ medical notes.
• Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare as determined by the DVM.
• Educate owners on medications, husbandry, and recommended practices for their pets.
• Perform basic laboratory testing and radiographs.
• Perform dental prophylactic procedures with accuracy and efficiency.
• Safely monitor and document anesthetic procedures.
• Lead veterinary technician appointments based on state practice act and veterinary client-patient relationship guidelines.
• Give input, ideas, and suggestions for continual improvement of the practice environment.
• Be a part of quality, safety, and health initiatives.
• Triage emergency cases appropriately.
• Review patients’ records to ensure immunizations, diagnostic, and routine testing are up to date.
• Note all observations, testing, and treatments in medical notes.
• Clean kennels, examination tables/rooms, treatment areas, and sterilize equipment.

Requirements

• Responsibilities listed above and procedures as defined by the state Practice Act.
• Initiative-taking with a demonstrated passion for excellence and continuous learning.
• Comfort in a high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid and effective communication, technology, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to relate with clients in a friendly and professional manner.
• Excellent phone etiquette.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, sitting, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs for extended periods.
• Ability to maintain professionalism under stressful conditions.
• Ability to exercise patience and empathize with clients.
• Ability to closely follow instructions when preparing and administering treatment to patients.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) required.
• Graduation from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of veterinary or technician experience required.

Schedule

• Full-time or Part-Time opportunities available.
• 8 or 10-hour shifts.
• Day and evening shifts, holidays, and Saturdays (closed Sundays).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• PTO for part-time and full-time team members (inclusive of vacation, sick, personal, and holiday).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Telemedicine.
• Wellness and mental health resources.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Pet insurance and discounts.
• 401(k).
• CE allowance.
• Opportunity for equity and advancement.
• Flexible schedule to allow for work-life balance.