Veterinary Technician (CVT)
About The Position
Salem Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join their team. They are looking for a professional who values collaboration, continued learning, and a positive work environment where technicians can utilize their skills, grow professionally, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. The hospital emphasizes a supportive and energetic team atmosphere where employees are encouraged to be themselves and can make a difference in the community. They believe that great veterinary medicine starts with great people and that a balance between hard work and fun is achievable.
Requirements
- Current Veterinary Technician certification or credentialing
- Strong technical skills, including venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- Experience with anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, and patient recovery
- Knowledge of preventive care, medications, and veterinary diagnostics
- Safe and compassionate patient handling and restraint skills
- Commitment to fear-free and low-stress handling techniques
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Clear, compassionate communication with clients and teammates
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to anticipate team and patient needs
- Positive, supportive, and collaborative approach
- Commitment to continued learning and professional growth
- Genuine passion for veterinary medicine and exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
- Triage patients and obtain thorough histories, vitals, and patient assessments
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care from intake through discharge
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection
- Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Obtain high-quality radiographs and assist with diagnostic procedures
- Run in-house laboratory testing
- Support surgical and dental procedures, including preparation, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
- Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals while maintaining accurate records
- Practice fear-free and low-stress handling techniques whenever possible
- Educate clients with compassion, clarity, and confidence
- Maintain accurate medical records and patient charts
- Keep treatment and exam areas clean, stocked, and organized
- Anticipate the needs of veterinarians and teammates to support an efficient daily workflow
- Collaborate with the team to provide exceptional patient and client care
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 pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Monday–Friday scheduling
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Flexible scheduling
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet food discount program
- 529 Savings Plan
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
