Certified Veterinary Technician

Overview

Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Certified Veterinary Technician and become a vital part of delivering exceptional animal care! In this energetic role, you'll utilize your technical expertise to assist veterinarians in diagnosing, treating, and caring for a wide variety of animals. Your passion for animal health and well-being will shine through as you provide compassionate support, ensure smooth clinic operations, and contribute to a positive experience for pets and their owners alike. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine.

Duties

• Assist veterinarians with medical procedures, including surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, and diagnostic radiology.
• Perform laboratory work such as blood draws, urinalysis, and other diagnostic tests to support accurate diagnoses.
• Handle animal restraint and animal husbandry tasks to ensure safe and stress-free examinations and treatments.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments following veterinary instructions with precision and care.
• Operate medical equipment including X-ray machines, laboratory analyzers, and anesthesia delivery systems.
• Maintain accurate records using veterinary software for patient histories, treatment plans, and laboratory results.
• Support pet owners through effective communication about pet care instructions, post-operative care, and treatment plans.

Skills

• Proven experience with kennel management, dog handling, animal restraint, and pet grooming techniques.
• Strong understanding of veterinary terminology, animal physiology, anatomy, and emergency medicine protocols.
• Skilled in IV insertion, vascular access, phlebotomy, aseptic technique, and animal catheterization procedures.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures related to veterinary dentistry.
• Experience with laboratory diagnostics including radiology diagnostics and veterinary laboratory work.
• Familiarity with general anesthesia administration and monitoring during surgical procedures.
• Ability to operate medical equipment safely and efficiently while adhering to veterinary critical care standards.
• Excellent client communication skills to explain procedures clearly and compassionately.

This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to expand their expertise in veterinary medicine while making a meaningful difference in animals’ lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities in emergency care, anesthesiology, diagnostic imaging, and more—all within a collaborative team environment dedicated to animal health excellence.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• License reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person