Veterinary Technician
About The Position
This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care for hospitalized surgical patients, including post-operative assessments, pain management, and wound care. The technician will also perform diagnostic laboratory testing, place and maintain IV catheters and drains, obtain radiographs, administer medications, and assist with surgical procedures. Maintaining accurate patient records, filling prescriptions, and educating pet owners are also key responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in specialty and surgical medicine, possess strong knowledge of pharmacology, and be comfortable handling and restraining patients safely and compassionately. The ability to work independently overnight while collaborating with the hospital team is essential, along with excellent communication and client service skills.
Requirements
- Veterinary Technician experience required
- Knowledge of pharmacology and ability to calculate accurate drug and fluid doses
- Comfortable handling and restraining patients safely and compassionately
- Strong attention to detail and clinical judgment
- Ability to work independently overnight while collaborating with the broader hospital team
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Minimum 2–3+ years of experience in a veterinary clinical setting required
Nice To Haves
- Interest in specialty and surgical medicine preferred
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Monitor and provide nursing care for hospitalized surgical patients
- Perform post-operative patient assessments and pain management
- Conduct diagnostic laboratory testing
- Place and maintain IV catheters and drains
- Change bandages and manage wound care needs
- Obtain radiographs (x-rays) and assist with diagnostics
- Administer medications, fluids, and injections (IV/IM)
- Assist with surgical support when needed
- Draw blood and perform clinical laboratory procedures
- Maintain accurate patient records and treatment updates
- Fill prescriptions and document patient charges
- Assist with emergency surgical cases when applicable
- Educate pet owners on discharge instructions and medication administration
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
