Certified Veterinary Technician

Petco•Exeter, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Veterinary Technician provides veterinary care to patients at a Vetco Total Care full-service hospital and customer care to their owners. The technician represents Petco’s mission and values, supports the veterinary and technical teams, and helps foster a cohesive, motivated hospital environment focused on patient well-being and customer satisfaction. The role includes assisting veterinarians with appointments, surgery, dentistry, euthanasia, and patient treatment; documenting visits and maintaining records; supporting clients; and helping keep the hospital clean, organized, and efficient. Patient-care duties are performed under the direction of veterinarians and hospital leadership. The position has no immediate supervisory duties.

Requirements

Completed college or college-equivalent education required to become a Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state where the hospital is located.
At least 1 year of previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or working in a veterinary practice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compassionate and sympathetic manner, with the ability to remain professional during emotional and stressful situations.
Telephone and computer skills.
Ability to work as a team player, learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.
Ability to bend, kneel, lift up to 30 pounds as necessary, and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

Welcome clients and patients, escort them to exam rooms, obtain weights and vital signs, and document patient histories and visits in the electronic medical record.
Assist veterinarians with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under direct supervision.
Restrain patients; collect and process laboratory samples; handle and dispense medications as directed; and maintain electronic medical records.
Schedule appointments, communicate with and educate clients, relay test results, update inventory and client/patient records, and manage accounts receivable.
Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures; support anesthesia induction and monitoring, record vital parameters as directed, monitor recovery, and prepare patients for discharge or transfer to overnight care.
Provide in-hospital treatments, including injectable and oral medications and intravenous therapies; keep patients clean, fed, and watered as directed; and walk canine patients when needed for elimination.
Participate in training new staff and sharing knowledge as required.
Keep the hospital neat and clean through routine and scheduled cleaning.
Provide backup phone and front-desk support as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.