Certified Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Kingston Animal Hospital is looking for an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our fantastic team of compassionate veterinary professionals. We’re a well-established, six-doctor, AAHA-accredited practice committed to providing high-quality patient care and exceptional client service. We genuinely appreciate the different personalities, experiences, and skills every veterinary technician brings to our hospital. Whether you’re passionate about traditional patient care or excited to explore acupuncture, holistic treatments, exotic and pocket pet medicine, laser therapy, or behavior counseling, you’ll have opportunities to keep learning and broaden your veterinary skill set.
Requirements
- Previous veterinary technician experience or current veterinary technician licensure
- Strong patient care and veterinary technical skills
- A passion for pets and high-quality veterinary medicine
- Experience assisting with exams, treatments, and procedures
- Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring and patient care
- Strong animal handling and restraint skills
- An interest in Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques
- Excellent client communication and education skills
- A positive, supportive, and team-focused attitude
- The ability to work collaboratively and treat teammates with mutual respect
- A willingness to learn and explore new areas of veterinary medicine
- An appreciation for the unique personalities and skills every team member brings
- A commitment to providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service
Nice To Haves
- AAHA-accredited practice experience
- Experience with acupuncture, holistic treatments, exotic and pocket pet medicine, laser therapy, or behavior counseling
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with patient exams, treatments, and procedures
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care
- Practice Fear Free and low-stress patient handling techniques
- Safely handle and restrain canine, feline, exotic, and pocket pet patients
- Support diagnostic testing and patient monitoring
- Assist with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
- Educate clients and clearly communicate veterinary recommendations
- Explore and support services including acupuncture, holistic treatments, laser therapy, and behavior counseling
- Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to provide exceptional patient care
- Maintain a positive and supportive approach throughout the workday
- Help create a safe, welcoming, and efficient hospital environment
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Access to Vetcor TechLife, our company-wide veterinary technician community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
