Certified Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Greenland Veterinary Hospital is seeking certified veterinary technicians who want to feel valued and make a difference in the lives of people and their pets. They are described as a fun-loving, busy, well-oiled machine, super organized, peaceful practice seeking a likeminded teammate. The ideal candidate will be driven to succeed, thrive in a busy environment, seek a career where their contributions help strengthen the human-animal bond, and be eager to learn. The practice is AAHA-accredited and sees dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets, providing services from wellness appointments to surgical procedures, dentistry, radiology, ultrasounds, laser therapy, and in-house laboratory diagnostics.
Requirements
- 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
- Computer skills a must (paperless practice)
- Pays attention to detail
- Fast learner
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to communicate precisely
- 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
- Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises
- May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases
Nice To Haves
- Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
- Avimark experience
- Experience working in an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital
Responsibilities
- Phlebotomy
- Catheter placement
- Cystocentesis
- Fine-needle aspirates
- Animal restraint
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical prep
- Running treatments on appointments
- Patient care
- Interpret medical records
- Record client history accurately
- Sample collection (blood, urine, fecal, skin)
- Setting up and processing laboratory samples and tests
- Positioning and capturing radiographs
- Anesthesia preparation, monitoring, and recovery
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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
