Experienced Veterinary Technician

Overview

Join our dynamic veterinary team as an Experienced Veterinary Technician and play a vital role in delivering exceptional animal care! This energetic position is perfect for a passionate professional eager to utilize their extensive veterinary experience, including critical care, laboratory diagnostics, anesthesia, and animal handling. You will support veterinarians in surgical procedures, ensure the highest standards of animal welfare, and contribute to a collaborative environment that values your expertise. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Duties

• Assist veterinarians with surgical procedures, including prep, anesthesia monitoring, and animal restraint to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform laboratory work such as blood draws (phlebotomy), diagnostic radiology, and other diagnostic procedures using veterinary software and radiology diagnostics tools.
• Manage animal husbandry tasks including feeding, grooming, pet care, and maintaining cleanliness using aseptic techniques.
• Handle animal restraint and catheterization for various procedures, ensuring safety for both animals and staff.
• Administer medications, IV insertion, and manage critical & intensive care cases with precision and compassion.
• Operate medical equipment such as X-ray machines, anesthesia monitors, and laboratory analyzers to support diagnostic efforts.
• Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding treatment plans, post-operative care, and general pet health advice to foster trust and transparency.

Requirements

• Proven veterinary technician experience with a strong background in veterinary critical care, anesthesia, laboratory diagnostics, and animal handling.
• Kennel experience along with knowledge of dog training and pet grooming is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with veterinary terminology, animal physiology, anatomy, and aseptic techniques is essential.
• Skilled in IV insertion, vascular access, radiology diagnostics, pet grooming, and emergency medicine procedures.
• Ability to operate veterinary medical equipment confidently while adhering to safety protocols.
• Excellent client communication skills paired with a proactive approach to pet care and emergency response situations.
• Certification or licensing as a veterinary technician is preferred; ongoing professional development is encouraged.

Join us in providing compassionate, veterinary care that enhances the health and happiness of every pet we serve! Help us make a difference!!

AWSOM is an Equal Opportunity Provider

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person