Veterinary Technician, Erie, Pennsylvania

Suveto • Erie, PA

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About The Position

Glenwood Pet Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is a full-service veterinary hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. The hospital provides medical treatment and client service using current veterinary knowledge, equipment, and techniques, and recognizes the bond between people and pets.

The Veterinary Technician prepares exam rooms, assists doctors with appointments and medical procedures, provides nursing care to hospitalized patients, performs laboratory work and diagnostic imaging, supports anesthesia and surgery, and communicates with clients about preventative care, admissions, discharges, results, and patient updates. The role also includes maintaining clean and stocked hospital areas, using practice software, and following OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.

This is a full-time position. The hospital offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer match, discounted veterinary services, and VSOP® grants at no cost to full-time hospital team members. Glenwood Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience.
• Basic veterinary medical terminology.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Veterinary technician education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist doctors during appointments.
• Take client histories; perform physical assessments and record observations in medical records.
• Educate clients about preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow-up.
• Communicate patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Collect blood samples through venipuncture, perform in-house laboratory tests, prepare samples and forms for outside laboratories, and call owners with results when requested by a veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor nursing care for hospitalized patients as requested by a veterinarian, including administering medications by all routes and monitoring patients.
• Admit and discharge patients according to hospital protocols and educate clients about the processes.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards, and other areas as requested.
• Use practice software to dispense veterinarian-approved medications and food; print treatment sheets, discharge instructions, and labels; and record communications with clients and doctors.
• Understand and enforce OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by a veterinarian.
• Perform technician appointments such as pedicures, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine laboratory work, and subcutaneous fluids, as appropriate to the practice.
• Assist doctors with medical and diagnostic procedures.
• Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by a veterinarian.
• Assist with induction and maintenance of general anesthesia while a doctor is present.
• Assist in the operating room and provide recovery and post-operative nursing care as requested by a veterinarian.
• Perform client callbacks and provide updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Discounted veterinary services
• VSOP® grants at no cost to full-time hospital team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED