Veterinary Technician

Vetcor • North East, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

North East Animal Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. We take pride in providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service, while also recognizing that great veterinary medicine starts with taking care of the people who provide it. Our team works together to maintain high standards of medicine while creating a supportive, fun environment where everyone has opportunities to learn, grow, and enjoy the people they work with. If predictable scheduling, real lunch breaks, strong teamwork, and excellent medicine sound like your kind of workplace, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

• Previous veterinary technician experience or an active veterinary technician license
• Strong anesthesia assisting and monitoring skills
• Experience with veterinary dentistry
• Confidence with venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Strong patient history-taking and medical documentation skills
• Knowledge of canine and feline vaccines
• Strong understanding of preventive veterinary care
• Excellent communication and client education skills
• Empathy for clients, patients, coworkers, and yourself
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• The ability to multitask and remain organized in a busy clinical environment
• A positive, dependable, and collaborative attitude
• The confidence to take ownership of responsibilities
• A willingness to ask for help and offer help to teammates
• A desire to continue learning and growing professionally
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, procedures, and surgeries
• Prepare patients and equipment for surgical and anesthetic procedures
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Closely monitor patient vital signs throughout anesthetic procedures
• Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples
• Place IV catheters and assist with fluid therapy
• Perform and assist with dental procedures
• Obtain complete patient histories and relevant medical information
• Maintain accurate and thorough treatment records
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Apply your knowledge of vaccine schedules and preventive care
• Educate clients about medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and follow-up recommendations
• Assist with diagnostic testing and laboratory procedures
• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked exam and treatment areas
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and other team members
• Support teammates and contribute to an efficient hospital workflow
• Help create a positive experience for every patient and client

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) matching
• Roth retirement savings
• Flexible spending options
• 529 savings plan
• Tuition support
• Referral bonuses
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental coverage
• Up to three weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• Employee pet care benefits
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• TechLife Professional Development Program
• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Predictable scheduling
• Regular lunch breaks
• Supportive team culture
• Work-life balance
• Free or discounted laboratory work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet food discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed