Veterinary Technician

Chestnut Street Animal Hospital•Needham, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Chestnut Street Animal Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our family-oriented environment means you’ll provide the highest quality medical care in a warm, friendly, comfortable atmosphere. As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love. Chestnut Street Animal Hospital, founded in 1996, is committed to providing the highest quality medical care in a warm, friendly, comfortable atmosphere. We enjoy cultivating a close personal bond with the Needham community and our clients in order to deliver top-notch care to our patients. Our veterinarians and staff provide a wide range of services including diagnostic testing and medical care of sick animals, wellness exams, vaccinations, microchipping, and a full range of surgical and dental services. We provide care for cats, dogs, birds, and pocket pets (rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, etc.) We offer an on-site laboratory, digital whole body and dental x-rays and surgical suite. We provide ultrasounds on a scheduled basis and have a collaborative relationship with offsite specialists with whom we can instantly share test results and digital x-rays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Proficient in dentals and anesthesia and sedation monitoring as well as rooms
Experienced Veterinary Technician – CVT preferred, but open to highly skilled, well-rounded technicians regardless of credentialing

Responsibilities

Assisting the Doctors in appointments
Take patient histories from clients for appointments
Technician appointments
Various housekeeping duties (laundry, dishes, taking out garbage, etc.)
Communicating with clients via phone and in-person
Executing treatment orders, canine and Feline vaccine knowledge and schedule
Demonstrate excellent relations with clients/pets in waiting and/or exam rooms
Prepares patient files and charts
Answers client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures
Educates clients on over-the-counter products such as flea and tick preventions
Receives and relays telephone, fax, and email messages accurately and promptly
Maintain accuracy with cash drawer, credit card-scratch pay and CareCredit transactions
Monitor anesthesia for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures
Perform routine and advanced treatments and procedures, including injections, oral medications, blood draws, basic pharmacology and bandaging