Experienced or Registered Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Horton Animal Hospital Discovery is hiring an Experienced or Registered Veterinary Technician. We are looking for a veterinary technician role where your ideas are heard, your skills are valued, and teamwork actually means something. We’re building something special at Horton Animal Hospital Discovery, and we’re looking for an Experienced or Registered Veterinary Technician to be part of it. Our team believes in a “better together” philosophy. We value creative ideas, critical thinking, collaboration, and the different perspectives each person brings to the hospital. We also believe that having a great career shouldn’t mean giving up having a great life outside of work. Our scheduling and supportive management team reflect our commitment to creating an environment where people feel respected, valued, and supported. If you’ve been looking for the kind of veterinary team you weren’t sure actually existed, we’d love to meet you.
Requirements
- At least 1–2 years of experience working in a small animal veterinary practice
- Veterinary technician licensure is welcome but not required
- Critical care and emergency experience is preferred
- Strong venipuncture and IV catheter placement skills
- Experience with diagnostic laboratory procedures and radiology
- Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience based on your training and skill level
- Strong animal handling and restraint skills
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- The ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism, tact, and compassion
- A collaborative, team-first approach
- Reliability and consistent attendance
- The ability to work efficiently in a busy veterinary environment while maintaining excellent patient care
- Comfort working on your feet for the majority of an 8–12-hour shift
- The ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
- Weekend and evening availability
- A passion for animal care and a commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and clients
Nice To Haves
- Critical care and ER experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Partner with veterinarians and your fellow team members to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care
- Obtain patient histories, TPRs, and other relevant information during appointments
- Safely handle and restrain patients for examinations, treatments, diagnostic procedures, and radiographs
- Perform venipuncture and obtain blood samples for diagnostic testing
- Place intravenous catheters
- Perform and assist with diagnostic laboratory procedures
- Assist with diagnostic imaging and radiographs
- Prepare and fill prescriptions as directed
- Assist with surgical and hospitalized patient intake and discharge
- Support surgical procedures, including patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery based on your training and experience
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
- Maintain patient and hospital cleanliness and hygiene
- Complete accurate medical documentation and billing
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients about their pets and veterinary care
- Maintain a professional, friendly, and welcoming experience for clients
- Follow hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care
- Work collaboratively with teammates and support the hospital’s ethical principles and standards of practice
- Treat every patient humanely and compassionately, regardless of the situation or circumstance
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Sign-on bonus for Licensed Veterinary Technicians
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Flexible scheduling
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Fully stocked fridge with drinks and snacks
- Occasional coffee runs, potlucks, and team meals
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- 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 or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
