Veterinary Technician

Overview

Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Technician and become a vital part of providing exceptional animal care! In this energetic role, you will support veterinarians in delivering comprehensive medical services, ensuring the well-being of a diverse range of animals. Your expertise in animal handling, medical procedures, and client communication will help create a compassionate and efficient environment where pets and their owners feel confident and cared for. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in veterinary medicine while making a positive impact on animals’ lives every day.

Duties

• Assist veterinarians with clinical procedures including animal restraint, surgical assistance, and anesthesia monitoring to ensure safe and effective treatments.
• Perform laboratory work such as phlebotomy, diagnostic testing, and radiology diagnostics to support accurate diagnoses.
• Manage animal husbandry tasks including feeding, grooming, and maintaining clean kennels to promote optimal health and comfort.
• Administer medications, IV insertions, and animal catheterizations following aseptic techniques to ensure proper treatment delivery.
• Handle pet care responsibilities like pet grooming, pet handling, and client communication to foster trust and satisfaction.
• Operate medical equipment including X-ray machines, laboratory analyzers, and anesthesia machines with precision.
• Support emergency medicine cases by providing critical & intensive care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with veterinary procedures during urgent situations.

Qualifications

• Proven veterinary technician experience with knowledge of veterinary terminology, animal anatomy, physiology, and surgical procedures.
• Kennel experience combined with animal handling skills for dogs, cats, and other small animals.
• Familiarity with dental terminology, veterinary anesthesia monitoring, vascular access techniques, and general anesthesia protocols.
• Laboratory experience including phlebotomy, diagnostic radiology, radiology diagnostics, and veterinary laboratory work.
• Strong understanding of emergency medicine practices such as critical & intensive care management and pet emergency care procedures.
• Ability to operate medical equipment safely and efficiently while maintaining aseptic technique standards.
• Excellent client communication skills to educate pet owners about pet care needs and treatment plans.

Join us in delivering compassionate veterinary care that makes a difference! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in areas like anesthesiology, equine experience (if applicable), veterinary surgical assistance, and more—all within a collaborative team environment dedicated to excellence in pet health.

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person