Veterinary Technician

Position Details

Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:45 am-5 pm. One day off during the week and weekends off
Benefits Highlights: Financial Rewards that Grow with You, Wellness & Peace of Mind, Professional Growth & Recognition, Lifestyle Perks

Why You'll Love It Here

Join a team committed to exceptional patient care and client service
Work in a supportive environment where coworkers genuinely care for one another
Enjoy consistent and predictable scheduling
Get regular lunch breaks built into your day
Work alongside experienced veterinary professionals who value collaboration
Continue developing your technical skills through mentorship and professional development
Receive support for credentialing through state license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Grow your career through continuing education and the TechLife Professional Development Program
Practice high-quality medicine with a team that values compassion and empathy
Create meaningful relationships with clients and their pets
Work in a culture that encourages camaraderie, learning, and professional growth
Enjoy a healthier balance between your career and life outside the hospital

What You'll Do

• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, procedures, and surgeries
• Prepare patients and equipment for surgical and anesthetic procedures
• Absorb anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Closely monitor patient vital signs throughout anesthetic procedures
• Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples
• Place IV catheters and assist with fluid therapy
• Perform and assist with dental procedures
• Obtain complete patient histories and relevant medical information
• Maintain accurate and thorough treatment records
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Apply your knowledge of vaccine schedules and preventive care
• Educate clients about medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and follow-up recommendations
• Assist with diagnostic testing and laboratory procedures
• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked exam and treatment areas
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and other team members
• Support teammates and contribute to an efficient hospital workflow
• Help create a positive experience for every patient and client

What You'll Bring

• Previous veterinary technician experience or an active veterinary technician license
• Strong anesthesia assisting and monitoring skills
• Experience with veterinary dentistry
• Confidence with venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Strong patient history-taking and medical documentation skills
• Knowledge of canine and feline vaccines
• Strong understanding of preventive veterinary care
• Excellent communication and client education skills
• Empathy for clients, patients, coworkers, and yourself
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• The ability to multitask and remain organized in a busy clinical environment
• A positive, dependable, and collaborative attitude
• The confidence to take ownership of responsibilities
• A willingness to ask for help and offer help to teammates
• A desire to continue learning and growing professionally
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care

The Extras You'll Actually Feel At North East Animal Hospital

The Extras You'll Actually Feel At North East Animal Hospital, we believe that taking care of patients starts with taking care of one another. Veterinary medicine can be demanding, which is why we've worked to build a culture where support, empathy, communication, and teamwork aren't just ideas — they're part of the everyday experience. You'll have the opportunity to use your technical skills while continuing to strengthen them through mentorship, continuing education, and professional development. Whether you're monitoring anesthesia, assisting with dentistry, educating a client, or helping a teammate through a busy afternoon, your contribution matters. We also believe that work-life balance should be more than a recruiting phrase. Predictable scheduling and actual lunch breaks help create a workplace where you can build a rewarding veterinary career without losing sight of life outside the hospital. Most importantly, you'll work with people who believe excellent medicine and a positive workplace belong together.

Financial Benefits

• Flexible compensation
• 401(k) Matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal coverage, and employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance
• Up to three weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees after one year of service
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted laboratory work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet food discount program

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Predictable scheduling
• Regular lunch breaks
• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
• Opportunities for mentorship and continued career growth
• Healthy work-life balance