Job Overview
Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Technician, where your passion for animal care and technical expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners. In this energetic role, you will assist veterinarians in delivering top-tier medical services, perform diagnostic procedures, and provide compassionate pet care. Your skills will help ensure smooth clinic operations while fostering a positive environment for animals and clients alike. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your veterinary career in a fast-paced, supportive setting.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures by preparing equipment and maintaining a sterile environment using aseptic techniques.
Perform animal restraint and handling with confidence, ensuring safety for both animals and staff during examinations or treatments.
Conduct laboratory tests, process X-ray images, and interpret basic veterinary terminology to support accurate diagnoses.
Support dental procedures by understanding dental terminology and assisting with pet dental cleanings or treatments.
Handle animal husbandry tasks such as cleaning kennels, feeding animals, and maintaining cleanliness standards across the clinic.
Assist with specialized procedures like animal catheterization, to enhance overall pet health and comfort.
Perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, and administer IV/IM/SQ injections and fluids
Induce, monitor, and recover patients from anesthesia
Monitor vital signs (TPR, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, ECG, capnography)
Provide peri-operative and post-operative nursing care
Assist with dental cleanings and take dental radiographs
Collect and process laboratory samples (CBC, chem panels, urinalysis, fecals, cytology)
Perform radiographs and position animals safely
Assist with emergency and critical care (triage, CPR, oxygen therapy, shock protocols)
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Proven kennel experience combined with animal handling skills across various species including dogs, cats, and equines.
Knowledge of veterinary terminology, animal anatomy, physiology, and critical care practices to support clinical needs effectively.
Hands-on experience with laboratory work, X-ray processing, and aseptic techniques is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of pet care essentials such as animal restraint and fear free practices.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail during procedures like animal catheterization or laboratory testing.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with veterinarians and team members while providing compassionate client service. This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to expand their veterinary technician experience while making a positive impact on animal health. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities in veterinary critical care, laboratory techniques, and advanced animal handling skills. Join us in delivering exceptional pet care that enriches lives every day!

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
License reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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