Please read the entire job description before applying. This position requires profiency in all technical tasks listed.
**Join Our Private Practice!
**We are a private practice with over 34 years of experience—no corporations involved!
**Position Available: Veterinary Technician
** You need to be proficient in dental radiography and interpretations, Intubation, surgery, calculating drugs, reading cytologies, and the duties below.
*Please read the qualifications carefully before applying.
We are looking for highly skilled technicians to join our privately owned small-animal clinics. Our clinic location is staffed by a team of 20 full-time employees, with an average tenure of nearly 5 years. Many of our team members have been with us for over a decade. Our technical staff, receptionists, and veterinarians work closely together in a fun and respectful environment that values every voice. Each employee plays an integral role in the growth and success of our business. We seek candidates who are hardworking, independent, and able to think big-picture.
**Our Core Values:**Communication, education, and engagement are the cornerstones of our team. By fostering effective communication, supporting ongoing education (we provide multiple in-house and external continuing education opportunities), and ensuring team engagement, we can enhance our service to our clientele. Our goal is to ensure clients understand why they are visiting our clinic, what services to expect, and the steps to take upon returning home. Achieving this goal is essential to our success.
** Safety First: ** Our clinics prioritize safety and aim to minimize situations in which clients must participate in tasks that require skilled employees. This approach reduces injuries and allows our staff to focus on their trained responsibilities.We use Cornerstone as our practice management software and utilize the latest Idexx in-house analyzers, digital x-rays, ultrasound, and laser technologies
**Job Description:****General Skills:**- Blood draws- Catheter placement- Intubation- Cystocentesis - Anesthesia monitoring - Taking and developing x-rays - Administering medications (PO, IM, Sub-Q, IV) - Converting injectable medications from milligrams to milliliters - Knowledge of medication classifications - Performing blood glucose tests, blood pressure checks, and TPR assessments - Knowledge of prescription diets and heartworm and flea/tick prevention
**Dental Skills:**- Set up dental x-ray software, dental drill, and anesthesia machine - Capture dental x-rays and inject nerve blocks - Perform dental cleanings (scaling and polishing) - Suture surgical extraction sites (required)
**Surgical Skills:**- Set up the surgical suite for various procedures - Prepare patients for surgical procedures - Monitor anesthesia**Lab Work:**- Perform CBC/Chemistry, differentials, urinalysis, fecal flotation, ear cytology, skin scrapes, and PCV/total solids- Knowledge of normal ranges - Fill out outside lab forms and send samples as needed
**Non-Medical Skills:**- Communicate with clients (both on the phone and in-person) - Basic computer knowledge
**Work Hours:**This position may include morning and evening shifts.
Experience in surgery and dentistry is required. We look forward to your application!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $37.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Washington, DC 20036 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC 20036: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
