Veterinary Technician

NVA•Dover, PA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Dover Area Animal Hospital is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or an experienced Veterinary Technician with 2+ years of clinical experience to join their growing team. This is a busy, fast-paced, multi-doctor general practice that offers diverse caseloads including general medicine, preventive care, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic procedures, acupuncture, laser therapy, exotic and avian animal medicine, and farm animal cases. Technicians will have the opportunity to be actively involved in a wide variety of interesting and rewarding cases due to the rotation of 8 doctors seeing appointments and 6 doctors rotating through surgery. The hospital focuses on a collaborative, supportive culture that encourages learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. The veterinary technician serves as the veterinarian’s primary medical support, assisting with examinations, diagnoses, and treatments, while also playing a significant role in client communication and education.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Basic math, reading and writing skills.
Familiar with breeds and coat colors of patients.
Use of proper medical terminology and abbreviations when communicating.
Familiar with infectious and zoonotic diseases, prevention, and transmission.
Familiar with Pennsylvania law as it pertains to veterinary medicine.
Understand regulations regarding controlled drug usage and documentation.
Knowledge of in-house laboratory equipment and how to properly run samples.
Maintain a basic understanding of the practice management software.
Organized
Punctual
Friendly
Compassionate
Team player

Nice To Haves

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
2+ years of clinical experience
CVT license
2 years of experience working in a veterinary environment

Responsibilities

Respect clients, team members, and animals (alive or deceased) at all times.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding clients and patients care.
Train and assist in onboarding new technicians and assistants.
Assist in maintaining inventory, alerting the inventory manager if items are running low.
Proper restraint of animals.
Accurate history from owner documented for each patient.
Properly review and accurately complete patient’s treatment sheet and medical record.
Collect blood and samples, ensuring proper packaging and storage.
Calculate, draw, and administer medications as directed by the doctor.
Evaluate blood smears and urine sediments using the microscope.
Ensure clients are seen timely and delays are explained to clients.
Compassionately talk with angry or grieving clients in a calm, reassuring manner.
Ensure clients are comfortable with procedures & testing to be performed.
Confirm clients have signed consent forms and DNR request.
Answer clients’ questions in compliance with what a Vet Tech is allowed to provide.
Assist doctor with updating clients on their current bill.
Properly enter patient’s treatments, bloodwork, and prescriptions on the invoice.
Answer any questions that clients may have with regards to their invoice.
Accurately enter patient’s vitals, bloodwork, and notes into medical record.
Accurately log all client communication in Practice Management Software.
Retrieve results for Idexx reference laboratories.
Ensure that common client areas remain clean and disinfected.
Alert a Lead of nonfunctional or defective equipment.
Assist with cleaning of exam rooms ensuring a non-contagious environment, free from fur, dirt, offensive odors, and any leftover treatment equipment.
Assist with laundry as needed.
Complete yearly goals set out during annual review.
Attending one relevant continuing education conference annually.