Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Vetopia Animal Health is a privately owned veterinary practice focused on reimagining care through intentional design, collaborative medicine, and human-centered systems. They prioritize better care for pets by providing better care for people. The practice is Fear-Free certified, tech-forward, and committed to a workplace built on trust, clarity, collaborative decision-making, and accountability. The Veterinary Technician is crucial for supporting medical excellence, team cohesion, and daily hospital operations. This role involves ensuring the smooth running of the day while fostering the growth of clinical skills within a supportive team environment.
Requirements
- 2+ years of hands-on veterinary clinical experience
- Solid technical foundation with room to grow
- Clear, respectful, and proactive communicator
- Comfortable with collaborative decision-making and accountability
- Open to feedback and continuous improvement
- Accountable, emotionally mature, and team-oriented
Nice To Haves
- Blood draws (preferred but not required)
- Licensure is welcome but not required. Mindset, communication, and fit matter most.
- Veterinary technician: 3 years (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Perform IV catheter placement, venipuncture, and blood draws.
- Monitor anesthesia and patient recovery.
- Conduct dental cleanings and radiography.
- Perform diagnostic testing and prepare patients.
- Utilize Fear-Free handling techniques for patient comfort.
- Maintain accurate medical history and documentation.
- Educate clients on medical care.
- Turn over exam rooms by cleaning and disinfecting between patients.
- Handle phone triage, assessing symptom descriptions to determine care needs.
- Answer medical questions regarding symptoms, diet, and general animal care.
- Explain medication administration and relay post-operative care instructions.
- Conduct client follow-ups for hospitalized or recovering patients.
- Triage and escalate urgent or complex inquiries to the veterinarian.
- Schedule appointments, surgeries, and specialized visits.
- Process prescription refill requests.
- Accurately log call details into patient medical records.
- Support daily workflow planning and task coordination.
- Anticipate team needs during busy periods.
- Collaborate closely with team members.
- Be open to learning and skill development.
- Be receptive to feedback and mentorship.
- Demonstrate dedication to advancing clinical skills.
- Demonstrate approachability and professionalism.
- Maintain open body language, eye contact, and a positive tone.
- Greet teammates and contribute to a welcoming environment.
- Contribute to a culture of openness, trust, respect, and clear communication.
Benefits
- PTO
- Health insurance reimbursement
- CE allowance
- Scrub & Shoes allowance
- Employee discount program
- Fear-Free certification covered
- A meaningful voice in how the practice operates and evolves
- A thoughtful, supportive, mission-aligned team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
