Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Vetcor · Wexford, PA · 2 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
Position Details
Role: Experienced Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-time
Schedule: 3 - 4 days per week with rotating Saturdays
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here
- Join an established four-doctor small animal practice
- Work with a team committed to high-quality veterinary medicine
- Enjoy a 3- or 4-day workweek
- No holiday shifts
- Rotating Saturday shifts
- Build meaningful relationships with pets and their families
- Work in a hospital that values strong client service and communication
- Use and expand a broad range of veterinary technical skills
- Gain hands-on experience with diagnostics, surgery, anesthesia, and nursing care
- Work with IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment
- Practice Fear Free and low-stress patient handling techniques
- Receive support for continuing education and professional development
- Be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued
What Our Veterinary Technicians Do
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care from patient intake through discharge
- Absorb and assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Obtain patient histories and accurately document vital signs and medical information
- Practice Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques to promote patient comfort and safety
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, phlebotomy, and diagnostic sample collection
- Absorb and assist with laboratory procedures and operate IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment
- Obtain diagnostic radiographs
- Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for procedures
- Absorb and assist with anesthesia preparation, monitoring, and recovery
- Provide patient monitoring and supportive care, including TPRs, pain scoring, and wound care
- Absorb and assist with administering medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
- Educate clients about patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive healthcare
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient medical records
- Keep treatment areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for the day
- Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to maintain an efficient workflow and positive hospital culture
What You’ll Bring
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred
- Experienced Veterinary Technician candidates are also encouraged to apply
- Confidence with safe and compassionate patient handling and restraint
- Strong foundational veterinary technician skills
- Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, phlebotomy, and sample collection
- Knowledge of laboratory procedures and diagnostic testing
- Experience with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
- Knowledge of preventive healthcare and vaccines
- Comfort working with IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment
- Ability to provide attentive nursing care and recognize changes in patient status
- Strong client communication and education skills
- Accurate and thorough medical recordkeeping
- Comfort working in a fast-paced clinical environment
- A positive, self-motivated, and collaborative approach
- Commitment to teamwork and high-quality patient care
- A desire to continue learning and developing professionally
- A genuine passion for veterinary medicine and helping pets and their families