Veterinary Technician

About the role

Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Veterinary Technician assists Veterinarians in the care of animals, helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocks examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizes tools, and ensures that equipment is in working order.

Responsibilities

• Venipuncture and catheter placement
• Anesthesia administration and monitoring
• Dental prophylaxis
• Radiography
• Administering medications
• Performing laboratory analysis
• Client education
• Communicating with clients (pet owners) and updating patient files

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, and positive communication skills
• Energetic with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Compassionate and caring
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
• Able to work individually as well as on a team
• Self-starter who can complete daily tasks without constant direction

Requirements

• Prior customer service experience
• Ability to lift 40 lbs
• Regular on-site presence is required as an essential function of the role
• Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles (or willingness to pursue licensure)

*Applicants with veterinary experience that are not Credentialed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to apply. Opportunities are available for veterinary professionals of all skill levels, and appropriate roles (e.g., Senior Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Assistant) will be assigned.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians