Job description
Why don’t ants ever get sick? Because they have anty-bodies!
Do you like corny jokes as much as we do? We are a busy 3 doctor small animal practice looking for the right certified vet tech with a sense of humor. We are hiring for part-time or full-time, but let's be honest - you will want to spend as much time here as possible. We are a progressive practice and do NOT perform declaws! No on-call time! Share the love with five other experienced CVTs! We value our techs - one of the owners is actually a veterinary technician!
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay- Hourly negotiable based on experience
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend rotations- 4 hour shift, Saturday mornings
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians in providing medical care to animals
- Perform animal restraint and handling during examinations and procedures
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
- Prepare animals for surgery and assist during surgical procedures
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples for diagnostic testing
- Perform animal catheterization and monitor anesthesia during procedures
- Provide post-operative care and monitor recovery of animals
- Educate pet owners on proper animal care and medication administration
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation
Qualifications:
- Certification or degree in veterinary technology
- Strong knowledge of animal physiology, anatomy, and behavior
- Proficiency in animal restraint, handling, and care techniques
- Experience with aseptic technique and maintaining sterile environments
- Familiarity with laboratory procedures and diagnostic testing
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced veterinary clinic environment
- Excellent communication skills to interact with pet owners and veterinary team members
- Flexibility to work 10 hour shifts and some Saturday mornings
Skills:
- Animal restraint
- Animal handling
- Animal care
- Dog handling
- Animal catheterization
- Animal physiology knowledge
- Laboratory skills (sample collection, analysis)
- Aseptic technique proficiency
- Veterinary critical care understanding
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be subject to change based on the needs of the veterinary clinic.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
