Certified Veterinary Technician at Town and Country Animal Hospital
About The Position
Town & Country Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join its team in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The practice specializes in companion and exotic medicine and has served the community since November 1, 1989. The role supports veterinarians in medical and surgical care, outpatient examinations, diagnostics, and patient treatment. The position is full-time, with weekday shifts and limited Saturday morning coverage. Pay is $18–$23 per hour, based on experience. The practice offers benefits, continuing education opportunities, and employee pet care benefits.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of hands-on veterinary experience.
- Certification or licensure from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technician program or school.
- State license to work as a certified, licensed, or registered veterinary technician in the state of employment.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds; ability to lift or carry items over 25 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with MS Office applications.
- Basic math skills and ability to calculate medication dosages.
- Strong communication skills to support patient safety.
- Dependability, accountability, teamwork, initiative, and the ability to communicate and incorporate feedback.
Nice To Haves
- Exotic animal experience.
- Mentoring skills.
- Confidence in anesthesia monitoring, surgery, dentistry and dental radiographs, IV catheter placement, laboratory diagnostics, and patient care.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine, surgery, and other tasks as needed.
- Support outpatient examinations by taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
- Collect blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
- Take, develop, and maintain radiographs while following proper safety procedures.
- Handle and restrain animals during examinations.
- Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion.
- Clean and organize examination rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory areas; restock examination rooms.
- Help keep public areas clean and clean and maintain medical equipment.
- Interact with clients warmly, courteously, and professionally, and provide compassionate care to patients.
- Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members about client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k), Roth 401(k), and matching.
- Bonus incentive.
- Career and professional development.
- State licensing fee reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Employee pet care benefits.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
