Veterinary Technician or Assistant - Internal Medicine

About the role

The Internal Medicine Technician or Assistant works collaboratively with their assigned veterinarian, other staff veterinarians and the entire Angell support staff to provide Angell clientele with excellent clinical and customer service. These services include providing technical support in the examination room with outpatient and in-patient procedures, assisting with case management of animals admitted to the hospital, assisting with technical procedures, communications with clients and sometimes referring veterinarians. This person assists the veterinarian in clinic, diagnostic imaging, surgery and in other areas of the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the examination room with outpatient and in-patient procedures
• Assist with case management of animals admitted to the hospital
• Assist with technical procedures
• Communicate with clients and sometimes referring veterinarians
• Assist the veterinarian in clinic, diagnostic imaging, surgery and in other areas of the hospital
• Interact with all staff members and clients in a positive and dynamic manner
• Provide technical advice following hospital policies and procedures
• Communicate, orally and in writing, veterinary specific clinical information regarding services to clients and other hospital staff

Qualifications

• At least one year of current experience as a veterinary technician or assistant
• Knowledge of veterinary specialty clinical tests, procedures, protocols, medical terminology, animal handling and math skills
• Associate's degree or better in Veterinary Technology or related field

Certification Requirement

• To be hired as a technician, the candidate must be a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Pay

• Veterinary Assistants: $22–$27/hour
• Certified Veterinary Technicians: $25–$30/hour
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for CVTs
• Candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications

Benefits

• Health, dental and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays, sick, and vacation time
• Employee discounts for pet health care
• Free on-site parking

Schedule

• Full time position, 40 hours per week
• Four 10-hour shifts
• Rotating weekends