Credentialed Veterinary Technician at Harrison Animal Hospital
About The Position
Harrison Animal Hospital is a community-focused veterinary practice that takes a hands-on, practical approach to veterinary medicine and uses the technology and skills required for a state-of-the-art practice. The Credentialed Veterinary Technician plays a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and supports veterinarians to help ensure client interactions and procedures run smoothly. The role applies professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education. The technician is expected to demonstrate patience and compassion, collaborate effectively with veterinarians and practice teammates, communicate clearly, listen actively, stay organized while managing multiple patients and clients, and support a high level of client satisfaction. The position also includes other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 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 patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to follow OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
- Basic math skills and ability to calculate medication dosages.
- Strong communication skills to support patient safety.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine, surgery, and other tasks as needed.
- Assist with outpatient examinations by taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor their 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 straighten examination rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory areas; restock examination rooms with supplies.
- 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, client concerns, and related matters.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- 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.
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
Education Level
No Education Listed
