Veterinary Technician (Min. 2 yrs exp. assisting in sx)

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Veterinary Technician with at least two years of experience in surgery and treatment to join our dynamic veterinary team. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate animal care, assist veterinarians with medical procedures, and ensure the highest standards of animal handling and clinical support. Your expertise will help create a positive environment for our furry patients and their owners, while contributing to the smooth operation of our practice. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your veterinary technician skills in a pet-centered setting that values teamwork, professionalism, and continuous learning.

We are looking for someone with the following personal attributes:

*Adaptable personality

*Ability to adhere to attendance policy

*Very friendly & outgoing

*Compassionate and caring attitude

*Works well with other to accomplish a common goal

*Ability to acclimate, take direction, stayed focused in stressful situations.

**ALL EMPLOYEES ARE CROSS-TRAINED**

Customer Care Skills:

• Proficient in handling multi-line telephone system
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills including working in a team environment
• Handling difficult situations including emergencies
• Ability to triage phone calls to determine emergencies and scheduling appropriately
• Basic computer skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to balance priorities and attend to details
• Typing skills (accuracy)
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone.

QUALIFICATIONS for Technician position :

**Experience in performing dental prophylaxis and assisting in surgery is a must**

*Proficient anesthetic skills. Applicant should have strong background in monitoring anesthesia and anesthetic protocols and assisting with surgical procedures

*Proficiency in phlebotomy, IM, SQ, IV injections and catheter placement

*Experienced in taking radiographs

*In-house diagnostics including in-house fecal analysis, urinalysis, CBC, Chemistry, blood smears, ear and fungal analysis

*Knowledgeable in veterinary medicine, commonly used medications and protocols & veterinary medical terminology.

*Confident in restraint and patient handling. Must be able to lift 40lbs, stand for extended periods of time and can effectively manage fractious patients.

*Excellent communication skills to promote client education and answer client questions regarding preventative care and medical questions/concern

Duties

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures by preparing equipment, restraining animals, and maintaining aseptic techniques.
• Handle dogs and cats with confidence using proper restraint techniques to ensure safety for both animals and staff.
• Conduct laboratory tests using lab analyzers, microscope, and other diagnostic procedures to support accurate diagnoses.
• Take radiographs ensuring proper positioning and safety protocols are followed.
• Maintain detailed records of animal treatments, laboratory results, and procedural notes in accordance with clinic standards.
• Assist with dental procedures by understanding dental terminology and supporting cleaning or extraction processes.
• Proficient anesthetic skills. Applicant should have strong background in monitoring anesthesia and anesthetic protocols.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy, IM, SQ, IV injections and catheter placement
• Support critical care situations by providing attentive animal monitoring, catheterization procedures, and emergency response assistance.
• Ensure compliance with veterinary safety standards such as aseptic technique and proper animal restraint during procedures.
• Contribute to client education by explaining pet care instructions related to animal physiology or anatomy as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment areas, surgery suite, and equipment to uphold hygiene standards.
• Capable of maintaining detailed records accurately while adhering to clinic policies on confidentiality and data integrity. Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners! We value energetic professionals who are passionate about animal health and eager to grow their veterinary technician expertise in a supportive team environment dedicated to excellence in pet care.

Benefits:

*Generous employee discount for personal pet care

*No Weekends

*4 day work week
*Paid Vacation
*Paid holidays
*Uniform allowance
*No boarding chores
*No on-call chores

Please send your resume for immediate consideration.

Job Types: approx. 35 to 40 hr week

Pay: Starting at $18.00 to $22 per hour (pay depending on experience)

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Experience:

• surgical technician: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22