Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Heritage Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join their dedicated, fun-loving team. They value teamwork, compassion, and continuous learning, aiming to create a supportive workplace where team members are appreciated, encouraged to grow, and empowered to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their families. The hospital offers flexible scheduling, opportunities to use veterinary skills, regular lunch breaks, occasional team events, rotating Saturday shifts with no nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours, and mentorship for career growth.
Requirements
- Previous Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician experience preferred
- Experience administering medications and handling patients safely
- Strong technical and patient care skills
- Excellent communication and client service abilities
- Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain active throughout the workday
- Dedication to continued learning and professional growth
Nice To Haves
- CVT/LVT credentials are a plus but not required
Responsibilities
- Safely handle and restrain patients during examinations and procedures
- Support preventive care, vaccinations, and patient wellness services
- Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical procedures
- Place IV catheters and provide preoperative patient care
- Obtain diagnostics including radiographs, phlebotomy, sample collection, and in-house laboratory testing
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and team members
- Maintain accurate patient records and client communications
- Refill medications and review instructions with pet owners
- Assist doctors and technicians with treatments and procedures
- Maintain clean, organized kennel, laundry, and treatment areas
- Restock supplies and support overall hospital operations
- Provide a calm, caring presence for pets and their families
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance 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
- Flexible scheduling
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
