Certified Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care
About The Position
Bedford Pet Urgent Care is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join their team. This role is located within Bedford Veterinary Medical Center, a state-of-the-art, multi-doctor hospital providing comprehensive animal care. The hospital offers a wide range of services including wellness care, anesthesia, dentistry, internal medicine, laser therapy, surgery, urgent care, and acupuncture. They are equipped with advanced technology such as ultrasound, digital radiography, dental x-ray, and an in-house laboratory. The urgent care service is available after hours and weekends for patients needing immediate attention but not overnight hospitalization or surgery. Applicants should be aware that shifts may be required at both the Bedford and Hudson locations.
Requirements
- A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required
- 1+ year professional experience required
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
- Availability to work some weekends
- Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
- Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
- Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
- Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
- Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
- Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards
- Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises
- May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases
Nice To Haves
- Additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
Responsibilities
- Animal restraint
- Triage of incoming patients
- Collection and analysis of lab samples
- Diagnostic imaging
- Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
- Administration of medications
- Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
- Surgical preparation and assistance
- Anesthetic management
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
