City Vet - Veterinary Technician - VT
About The Position
At CityVet, care is personal. It’s the way we care for our patients, connect with our clients, and support one another. Our vet-led clinics are built around people who are passionate about making a difference and empowered to provide care in a way that feels authentic to them. When you join CityVet, you’re joining a team that values who you are, invests in where you want to go, and believes the best care starts with people who truly care. That’s Your Kind of Care. CityVet is looking for Veterinary Technicians to join our team! A Veterinary Technician Assistant will be considered (with a minimum of 1-year experience). Compensation is based on experience and education.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
- At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
- Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
- Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
- Lift 50 lbs to waist height
- Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication & listening skills
- Self-motivated & team-oriented
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary Technician Assistant (with a minimum of 1-year experience)
Responsibilities
- Maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients.
- Relieving the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice.
- Facilitating and streamlining communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.
- Assisting Veterinarians - prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia/take x-rays/gather lab specimen), monitor patients post-op & restrain animals during exams
- Obtaining Samples - gather stool, blood, and other samples for testing
- Testing - test the samples gathered and help to interpret the results
- Administer Medications - give patients accurate dosage of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM
- Client Communication - obtain medical information from the clients and provide the client proper instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s plan of care
- Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4% employer match
- Health Savings Account option
- Growth opportunities
- Paid time off
- Floating holidays
- Flexible schedules
- Paid parental leave
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance (+Adult Ortho option!)
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Personal Pet-Care Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Free telemedicine for all full-time team members and their families
- Comprehensive in-the-moment mental health benefits through our robust Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
