Weekend Veterinary Laboratory Technician

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic is seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Veterinary Laboratory Technician to join the in-house laboratory team at our large, multi-specialty, 50 doctor mixed animal hospital and emergency center and new state of the art Laboratory. The technician will play a vital role in supporting patient care by performing a wide range of diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures for both companion and large animals.

Hours: Saturday- Sunday 4PM-12AM

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Provide compassionate care to patients and clients: able to conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks
• Blood work including CBCs with differentials, chemistry testing, endocrinology, and serology
• Urinalysis including reading sediment
• Various forms of fecal testing
• Limited microbiology
• Processing lab paperwork
• Preparing shipments to outside laboratories
• Making reagents
• Analyzing tests for the DEP water lab
• Quality control and Quality assurance work
• Regular (weekly and monthly maintenance) on instruments
• Stocking lab supplies
• Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary

Preferred Education & Experience

The ideal candidate will have

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CVT or student in an accredited Veterinary Technician program. (Required)
• Previous Lab experience (preferred)

Competencies

• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to multi-task
• Good time management and attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong written and oral communication and comprehension skills
• Relationship building, collaboration and teamwork
• Writing, typing, and verbal skills
• Flexible work attitude and work habits
• Passion towards animal care