Veterinary Technician - White Tanks Animal Hospital
About The Position
Lovet Pet Health Care is hiring a Veterinary Technician for White Tanks Animal Hospital. The technician assists the doctor with medical procedures, including surgery, under the doctor’s direct supervision. The role provides high-quality care to animals and excellent customer service to clients, including communicating about pets’ care and helping clients understand and consent to treatment plans. The position includes performing a range of clinical and hospital-support tasks, such as medication dispensing, imaging, blood draws, catheter placement, sample collection, treatments, diagnostic testing, vaccinations, animal restraint, equipment maintenance, and cleaning. Lovet offers flexible scheduling with four 10-hour shifts and is closed on Sundays. The company describes opportunities for hands-on training, mentorship, personal and professional development, and growth.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
- Comfort interacting calmly and compassionately with furry, fuzzy, feathered, and scaly animals.
Nice To Haves
- Certified veterinary technician.
- Associate degree in veterinary assisting.
Responsibilities
- Deliver excellent customer service to clients and their pets.
- Assist the doctor with surgery-related care under direct supervision, including pre-anesthetic protocols, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care.
- Communicate with clients in writing and verbally about their pet’s care, answer questions, explain treatments, and obtain consent for treatment plans.
- Manage medical records using practice management software.
- Dispense medication; perform x-rays and blood draws; place catheters; obtain samples; provide treatments; operate diagnostic equipment; administer vaccines; and restrain animals when needed.
- Set up, break down, clean, and maintain medical equipment.
- Assist with cleaning all areas of the hospital.
- Provide high-quality care to animals in the hospital.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule with four 10-hour shifts; closed on Sundays.
- Three weeks of paid time off in the first year.
- Seven paid holidays.
- Industry-leading pet care discount.
- Scrub/uniform allowance.
- Health, dental, vision, and HSA.
- Paid parental leave.
- Hands-on training and mentorship.
- Personal and professional development and opportunities for growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
