Certified Veterinary Technician

Greenland Veterinary Hospital•Greenland, NH

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Greenland Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, small animal general practice located in Greenland, New Hampshire. They are founded on the motto “Trust Our Family with Your Family!” and are deeply committed to treating each employee and client as if they were members of their own family. The hospital sees dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets, providing a wide range of services including wellness and sick appointments, surgical procedures, dentistry, radiology, ultrasounds, companion laser therapy, and in-house laboratory diagnostics. They are seeking certified veterinary technicians who desire to feel valued, make a difference in the lives of people and their pets, thrive in a busy, organized, and peaceful environment, and are eager to learn and build customer connections. The hospital operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, with a closure on Wednesdays from 12 pm to 2 pm, and is closed on weekends.

Requirements

A certified veterinary technician
1+ year experience preferred but not required
Open to new graduates from an AVMA accredited program that are waiting to take the VTNE
Top-notch technical skills
Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
Strong computer skills
Excellent customer care skills
Thoughtful, friendly, curious, responsible, punctual
Strong desire to learn
Ability to withstand unpleasant odors and noises
Ability to interpret medical records and record client history accurately
Knowledge in preventative care and hospital flow
Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
Proficient in anesthesia preparation, monitoring, and recovery
A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Nice To Haves

Avimark experience
Experience working in an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital
Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests

Responsibilities

Phlebotomy
Catheter placement
Cystocentesis
Fine-needle aspirates
Animal restraint
Anesthesia monitoring
Surgical prep
Running treatments on appointments
Stellar patient care

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 Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)