What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Fort Washington Vet Hospital of Flourtown?
Fort Washington Veterinary Hospital of Flourtown
Location: Flourtown, PA 19031
Full-Time | Flexible Schedule | One Evening Shift Weekly | Saturdays (8:00 AM–2:00 PM)
Pay: $20–$26/hour, based on experience
Fort Washington Veterinary Hospital of Flourtown is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician who is passionate about patient care and enjoys working alongside a supportive, experienced team. Since opening our doors in 1972, we've grown into a modern, full-service companion animal hospital while maintaining the personalized, family-oriented care our clients know and trust.
If you're looking for a hospital where your technical skills are valued and you can continue to grow professionally, we'd love to meet you.
In This Role, You'll- Assist veterinarians with appointments, surgeries, dentistry, and medical procedures
- Obtain laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics
- Administer medications and treatments under veterinary supervision
- Monitor anesthesia and hospitalized patients
- Prepare patients for procedures and ensure their comfort throughout their visit
- Accurately document treatments and patient information
- Educate pet owners on medications, home care, and preventive medicine
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area
- Support daily hospital operations while working closely with your teammates
- At least 1 year of experience working in a veterinary hospital
- Confidence handling and restraining companion animals safely
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Positive attitude and a collaborative approach to patient care
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Experience monitoring anesthesia
- Surgical or dental assisting experience
- Familiarity with veterinary practice software
- Interest in continuing education and expanding your technical abilities
- Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
- Collaborative team environment where everyone works together
- Modern equipment and high-quality medicine
- Opportunities to continue learning and build your technical skills
- Long-standing hospital with deep roots in the community
- Competitive compensation plus monthly bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 24/7 mental health support resources
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- Annual scrub allowance
- Free RACE-approved continuing education platform with dedicated content for veterinary assistants and technicians
- 401(k) with employer match
- Recognition and incentive programs that reward exceptional patient care
- Employee pet care discounts at all CVP hospitals plus pet insurance discounts
- Career growth and advancement opportunities throughout the Community Veterinary Partners network
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them, we'd love to welcome you to the Fort Washington Veterinary Hospital of Flourtown team!
Salary : $20 - $26