Veterinary Technician

About the role

Newington Veterinary Clinic has proudly served pets and their families since 1972. After being privately owned for 50 years, NVC joined the CareVet family in 2022. While honoring the legacy that has made NVC a trusted name in the community for decades, we have embraced new opportunities for growth, collaboration, and investment in our hospital. We are incredibly proud of the progress our team has made over the past several years and the culture we have built together. Today, our team of approximately 10 dedicated individuals works together to provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and clients. We are a busy small animal practice caring primarily for dogs and cats, with the occasional pocket pet patient. We utilize Avimark PIMS, digital radiology, and in-house diagnostics, and continue to invest in our hospital and team.

Responsibilities

• Aid doctors with daily wellness, sick, recheck, and urgent exams
• Obtain accurate and timely patient histories
• Absorb and present patient workups, diagnostics, and treatment plans
• Collect diagnostic samples and perform laboratory testing
• Administer medications, treatments, and vaccines
• Show strong knowledge of anesthetic drugs, anesthetic protocols, induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Show strong knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology
• Monitor and maintain anesthesia during surgical procedures
• Prepare surgical patients, maintain sterility, and scrub in for procedures as needed
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, radiology, and nursing care
• Educate clients on preventative care, vaccines, medications, diagnostics, and treatment recommendations
• Train and mentor veterinary assistants and support staff
• Collaborate with doctors and team members to provide exceptional patient care and maintain an efficient workflow

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of veterinary technician experience
• Minimum 3 years of surgical and anesthesia experience
• Strong venipuncture and IV catheter placement skills
• Proficiency in radiology and patient positioning
• Skilled in animal restraint and low-stress handling techniques
• Experience with anesthetic drug calculations, induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Proficiency in surgical preparation, maintaining sterility, and scrubbing in for procedures
• Laboratory sample collection and processing
• Strong knowledge of vaccines, preventative care, and client education
• Ability and willingness to mentor and train veterinary assistants and support staff
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Experience in a fast-paced general practice setting preferred