Veterinary Technician

Vetcor•Levittown, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Pets Best Friend Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant! We are a group of hard-working veterinary professionals committed to providing excellent care for our patients while creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together. Outside the hospital, we love finding opportunities for non-work-related fun, too. More than anything, we’re genuine, proud to be ourselves, and want our teammates to feel comfortable doing the same. If you’re looking for a hospital where you can bring your skills, personality, and passion for veterinary medicine to work every day, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

Previous veterinary experience appropriate to the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant role
A genuine passion for pets and veterinary care
Safe and compassionate patient handling and restraint skills
Interest in or experience with Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques
Strong communication and client-service skills
Dependability and a strong work ethic
A positive, supportive, and collaborative approach
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
The ability to anticipate the needs of veterinarians and teammates
A willingness to ask for help and offer help to others
A desire to keep learning, growing, and developing professionally
The confidence to use your skills while remaining open to new ideas and techniques
A willingness to celebrate your teammates and the milestones that matter to them
A sense of humor and willingness to have some fun while doing meaningful work

Nice To Haves

Veterinary Technician credentials are welcome but not required for Veterinary Assistant candidates

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures
Obtain patient histories, vital signs, and relevant medical information
Safely handle and restrain patients using Fear Free and low-stress techniques
Assist with diagnostic testing and sample collection based on your experience and training
Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for procedures
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as permitted by your role, training, and applicable regulations
Assist with surgical and dental procedures based on your experience and credentials
Provide attentive and compassionate patient care and monitoring
Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients about their pets’ care
Maintain accurate and thorough patient medical records
Keep treatment and patient-care areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for the day
Anticipate the needs of our veterinarians and teammates to promote efficiency and teamwork
Jump in wherever needed to support patients, clients, and coworkers

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
Tuition support
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
Generous PTO
Employee pet discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
Continuing education allowance
State veterinary technician license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
An Employee Assistance Program
An employee discount program
A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
Fridge stocked with drinks and snacks
Occasional coffee runs and ice cream parties
Meals on us
Celebrations for birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other important life events