Veterinary Technician
About the Role
Join our team at Animal Hospital Randolph and empower yourself to provide exceptional care for animals while educating and assisting pet owners. As a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant, you will advocate for patients, work alongside veterinarians, and thrive in an environment that encourages education, growth, and mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients using technical skills such as diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings.
- Support veterinarians to ensure high-quality care during preventative, injury, and illness visits.
- Advocate for patients and educate clients on best practices for pet care.
- Obtain and accurately document health history from clients in the electronic medical record.
- Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
- Continuously advance your knowledge and skill set.
Requirements
- 2 years of experience is ideal, but we are open to training motivated individuals who can learn quickly and retain information.
- Excellent communication skills with clients and team members.
- Strong time management, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
- Enthusiastic team player with a patient, positive, and professional attitude.
- Ability to lift and restrain pets weighing at least 40 pounds and work on your feet for most of the day.
- Ability to adapt to changes in the environment and handle stress calmly.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to anticipate needs in a high-quality medical setting.
Benefits
- Complimentary Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance ($25,000).
- Optional additional voluntary benefits for self or family.
- Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace).
- 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5% (eligible after 6 months of employment).
- Medical Insurance Plans with 3-tiered options.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- United Healthcare Dental Insurance, including a 100% paid premium option for team members.
- United Healthcare Vision Insurance options.
- Optional Long-Term Disability (paid for by employee).
- Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000 per attempt / $30,000 max).
- Team member discounts for pet care.
- Paid time off, including sick, personal, and vacation days.
- Referral Bonus Program.
- DailyPay on Demand.
About Us
We offer state-of-the-art veterinary medicine, surgical care, and boarding for dogs and cats. Our loving, local staff treats every pet as if they were their own, providing 30-minute appointments with a fear-free approach. While not Fear Free certified, we prioritize the comfort of each patient. We treat you and your pet like family, combining modern veterinary medicine with old-fashioned personal care to preserve and strengthen the bond you share with your companion.
As a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital, we are supported in maintaining our unique culture while delivering exceptional care. United Veterinary Care empowers our team to build sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.