Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Fresh Pond Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about patient care and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you’re compassionate, detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and ready to continue building your clinical skills, we’d love to meet you. Fresh Pond Animal Hospital has proudly served its local community for more than 30 years. As a four-doctor small animal general practice, we’re known for exceptional client service, strong teamwork, and a positive workplace culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.
Requirements
- Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience.
- A compassionate approach to patient and client care.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Confidence with patient handling and routine clinical responsibilities.
- A positive, team-focused attitude.
- A desire to continue learning, developing, and expanding your clinical skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Obtain thorough patient histories and maintain accurate medical records.
- Prepare exam rooms, instruments, and equipment for patient care.
- Safely restrain patients during examinations and procedures.
- Administer medications, vaccines, and anesthesia as directed.
- Monitor anesthesia, patient vital signs, and recovery.
- Collect laboratory samples and perform diagnostic testing.
- Provide attentive nursing care for recovering patients.
- Educate clients about medications, treatments, and preventive care.
- Maintain a clean, organized, stocked, and efficient treatment area.
- Support daily hospital operations and collaborate with teammates to maintain a smooth workflow.
Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral Bonus Program
- Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance options
- Paid parental leave
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Professional development opportunities
- TechLife Professional Development Program
- Uniform allowance
- A four-day work week
- Alternating Saturdays
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- An Employee Assistance Program
- An employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
