Licensed Veterinary Technician
Position Details
Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-time
Schedule: Flexible scheduling 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 license and 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 Licensed Veterinary Technicians Love It Here
- Work with a diverse caseload that keeps veterinary medicine interesting
- Flexible scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance
- Rotating Saturday shifts
- A positive, supportive team that believes remarkable results come from collaboration and mutual respect
- Opportunities to use and expand your veterinary technical skills
- Mentorship and support as you grow and advance your career
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- A workplace that values the unique skills and personality you bring to the team
- Opportunities to use your veterinary skills to make a difference in your community
- A culture where learning is encouraged, and professional growth is celebrated
- Meaningful work improving the lives of pets and the people who love them
What Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians Do
As a Licensed Veterinary Technician at Wellington Veterinary Clinic, you'll be an essential part of our medical team and have opportunities to utilize a broad range of technical skills. Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and patient care
Assist veterinarians during routine and complex surgical procedures
Prepare patients, equipment, and surgical areas for procedures
Support anesthesia preparation, monitoring, recovery, and perioperative patient care
Calculate medication and drug dosages accurately
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and diagnostic sample collection
Perform dental prophylaxis and support preventive dental care
Utilize Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques to promote patient comfort and safety
Obtain patient histories and accurately document vital signs and medical information
Maintain accurate and thorough patient medical records
Educate clients clearly and compassionately about treatments, medications, preventive care, and veterinarian recommendations
Maintain clean, organized, stocked, and efficient treatment areas
Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to maintain an efficient daily workflow
Share your knowledge and experience while supporting the continued growth of your teammates
What You'll Bring
- Current Veterinary Technician license or credential as required by the state
- Strong veterinary clinical and patient-care skills
- Confidence assisting with routine and complex surgical procedures
- Experience with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
- Proficiency with venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- Experience with dental prophylaxis; a special interest in preventive dentistry is a plus
- Safe and compassionate patient handling and restraint skills
- Interest in or experience with Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques
- Excellent communication and client-education skills
- Strong attention to detail and accurate medical recordkeeping
- Able to multitask and stay organized in a busy veterinary environment
- A positive, supportive, and collaborative approach
- Commitment to teamwork and mutual respect
- Desire to continue learning and growing professionally
- Willingness to share your knowledge and encourage the growth of others
- A genuine passion for veterinary medicine and exceptional patient care