Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Southridge Animal Hospital is looking for an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their fantastic team. They are passionate about animal welfare, nurturing the human-animal bond, and giving clients the education they need to help their pets live happy, healthy lives. They are a three-doctor companion animal day practice with an established and growing client base. The team believes in learning, laughter, and genuinely engaging with clients while advocating for every patient. The value of their veterinary support staff is the foundation of the hospital’s success, and the team's tenure speaks volumes about the culture they’ve built.
Requirements
- Previous Veterinary Technician experience required; 3+ years preferred
- Veterinary technician licensure or equivalent experience welcomed
- Strong anesthesia skills and experience with anesthetic procedures highly desired
- Experience with dental procedures and dental radiography
- Knowledge of low-stress patient handling; Fear Free handling experience is a plus
- Strong venipuncture and IV catheter placement skills
- Knowledge of vaccines, nutrition, pharmacology, and preventative care
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Accountability, integrity, and a strong work ethic
- The ability to collaborate across the veterinary team
- Polished communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to perform and communicate effectively during high-stress situations
- Strong client education skills and the ability to build trust and rapport
- Experience with Cornerstone and/or IDEXX laboratory equipment is a plus, but not required
- Basic computer and typing skills
- Strong organizational skills
- The ability to reliably commute to the hospital
Nice To Haves
- Fear Free handling experience
- Experience with Cornerstone and/or IDEXX laboratory equipment
Responsibilities
- Educate clients and advocate for patient care while addressing questions and concerns with empathy
- Navigate financial conversations professionally and compassionately
- Document patient histories, treatments, and client communications accurately and succinctly
- Provide low-stress patient handling and restraint
- Assist veterinarians within the appropriate scope of practice
- Perform venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
- Collect and prepare patient samples and assist with routine diagnostics
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Calculate, fill, and log prescribed medications
- Document patient vitals and recognize changes in patient condition
- Induce, monitor, and maintain anesthesia and sedated procedures
- Assist with surgical and dental procedures based on experience and skill level
- Accurately position and restrain patients for radiology and ultrasound
- Discharge patients and clearly communicate veterinarian recommendations
- Maintain the safety and welfare of patients, clients, and team members
- Help create a clean, welcoming, and positive hospital environment
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- 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/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
