Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Washington County Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time experienced veterinary technician to join their team in Wakefield, Rhode Island. The hospital is a modern facility providing exceptional veterinary care and is looking for a candidate who is comfortable with animal handling and restraint, rooming patients, assisting in surgery and surgical recovery, placing IV catheters, drawing blood and running bloodwork, experience with x-ray and proper positioning, and using laboratory equipment. The hospital emphasizes work-life balance and supports continuous education for its staff.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician
- Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
- Knowledge of animal behavior and healthcare
- Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
- Passion for working with animals and their owners
- Understand the importance of client education
- Team Player willing to continue to learn
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Surgical/anesthesia experience
Responsibilities
- Properly handling and restraining animals
- Rooming patients
- Assisting in surgery
- Surgical recovery
- Placing IV catheters
- Drawing blood and running bloodwork
- Experience with x-ray and proper positioning
- Using laboratory equipment
- Being a positive and supportive team player
- Client education
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance bonuses
- 401(k) matching
- Student loan assistance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Mental health resources
- Generous paid time off
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
