Certified Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Lowell Road Veterinary Center is a state-of-the-art, multi-doctor veterinary hospital offering personal, progressive, and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in Hudson, New Hampshire. Our hospital provides a wide range of services including annual wellness care, anesthesia and sedation, dentistry, internal medicine, laser therapy, in-house pharmacy, surgery, urgent/immediate care, rehabilitation services, and acupuncture. We are equipped with ultrasound, underwater treadmill therapy, massage therapy, digital radiography, dental x-ray, and a complete in-house laboratory. Applicants should understand that shifts may be covered at our sister hospital in Bedford, New Hampshire. Our hours of operation are Monday - Friday: 7AM - 6PM, Saturday: 7AM - 4PM, and Sunday: 9AM - 3PM.
Requirements
- A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license 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
- 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
- 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
- Provide support for Urgent Care shifts when needed
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
- Scrub Allowance and Employee Personal Pet Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Holiday Pay, Bonuses, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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