Veterinary Technician - Westside Animal Hospital
About The Position
Westside Animal Hospital is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, located in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado. We value compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for pets, and provide excellent client service in an upbeat and fun working environment. Our animal medical facility provides quality medicine while striving to make an impact in our community and treat our patients/clients like family. We are currently looking to hire a Veterinary Technician to join our team! The ideal candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented team player who loves pets and being part of a fun, supportive team. Westside Animal Hospital aims to provide owners with sound, honest choices for their pets and to provide our patients with excellent and compassionate medical care. We strive to give our customers the best personalized service possible and to create a friendly, professional work environment for our awesome staff!
Requirements
- 2+ years of veterinary experience
- Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
- Passion for working with animals and their owners
- Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
- Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Registered Veterinary Technician (preferred)
- Experience rooming patients
- Surgical assisting experience and knowledge of equipment used
- Drawing blood and running bloodwork
- Knowledge of x-rays and proper positioning
- Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
- Understanding the importance of client education
- Being a positive and motivating team member
Responsibilities
- Rooming patients
- Surgical assisting
- Drawing blood and running bloodwork
- Knowledge of x-rays and proper positioning
- Proper animal handling and restraint
- Client education
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package; including healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with employer matching
- Life Insurance
- Flexible scheduling available
- Work-life balance
- Paid time off (holiday and sick pay available)
- Pet care discounts for your pets
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Referral program
- Penn Foster program to further education and become a credentialed LVT/CVT/RVT
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing
- Student loan assistance
- Mental health resources
- Generous paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
