Veterinary Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Previous experience or training/education in a veterinary facility.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Friendly, outgoing, people-oriented manner and excellent communication skills.
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn new techniques and treatments and accept change.
• Telephone and computer skills, and ability to be cross-trained for front-office receptionist duties.
• Skills in phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, animal preparation and restraint, anesthetic induction and monitoring, assisting with procedures, suturing, bandaging or splinting, wound care, and use of a stethoscope and otoscope.
• Ability to advise pet owners on proper care.
• Dependable attendance.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.
• Willingness to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work with Board-Certified Dermatologists and the technical team to manage complex dermatology cases.
• Provide treatments and compassionate nursing care to improve patients’ quality of life.
• Communicate with clients and patients in waiting areas and exam rooms, and exceed client service expectations.
• Prepare and restrain animals during procedures; assist with procedures and anesthetic induction and monitoring.
• Perform phlebotomy and place IV catheters.
• Suture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues; apply bandages or splints; provide wound care.
• Use a stethoscope and otoscope, and perform cursory animal examinations to recognize potential patient issues.
• Clearly communicate findings to a doctor.
• Fill prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor; advise pet owners on proper care.
• Maintain patient records and perform housekeeping and maintenance duties.
• Be capable of cross-training for front-office receptionist duties, including telephone and computer tasks.
• Be willing to learn new techniques and treatments, share ideas, and adapt to change.

Benefits

• Robust vacation allowance, paid holidays, sick time and mental health days, paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage options, and leaves of absence.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits, Health Savings Accounts, and wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% of pay and 50% match on up to 2% more of pay.
• Flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, advisor support and resources, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Certification programs and continuing education opportunities.
• Life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and commuting benefits.
• Company-provided scrubs and discounts on services and medications for employee pets.
• Monthly bonus based on the clinic’s dietary sales.
• Consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, on-call duties, or holiday shifts.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.