Experienced Assistant or Credentialed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Basin Run Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join their team. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary starting at $20/hour, negotiable based on experience and licensure. The schedule is typically Monday-Friday, around 36 hours per week, with varying shifts, primarily in the afternoon, and a four-day work week. No weekends are required. The hospital is an AAHA-accredited, three-doctor practice that serves dogs, cats, exotics, and pocket pets. They emphasize compassionate patient care, teamwork, and professional growth, practicing Fear Free and Low Stress Handling techniques. The hospital is also a Veterinary Mentorship Certified hospital and participates in Rabies Free Africa, with aspirations to become CaETA End-of-Life Care Certified.
Requirements
- Experience as a Veterinary Assistant, RVT, or current RVT student
- Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory procedures, and patient nursing care
- Experience assisting with surgery and anesthesia monitoring
- Excellent patient handling skills with a commitment to Fear Free or Low Stress techniques
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management
- Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
- Desire to continue learning and growing professionally
Nice To Haves
- RVT Student
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, and procedures
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and fluid therapy
- Obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs
- Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during surgical and dental procedures
- Provide compassionate nursing care, including TPRs, pain assessments, wound care, and patient monitoring
- Practice Fear Free and Low Stress Handling techniques to create positive patient experiences
- Educate clients on medications, treatment plans, and preventive care
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
- Help maintain clean, organized treatment and exam areas
- Collaborate with teammates to provide exceptional patient care and an efficient workflow
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options (accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance)
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Access to Vetcor's Techlife community
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
