Job Summary
Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Technician, where your expertise will directly contribute to providing exceptional animal care and support. In this vital role, you will assist veterinarians with a wide range of medical procedures, perform diagnostic tests, and ensure the comfort and safety of our animal patients. Your energetic and compassionate approach will help create a positive environment for pets and their owners alike. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative setting dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures such as X-ray imaging and radiology diagnostics
- Perform animal restraint and handling with confidence, ensuring safety for both animals and staff
- Conduct laboratory work including phlebotomy, sample collection, and processing to support diagnostic testing
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments following veterinary protocols and aseptic techniques
- Monitor anesthesia during surgical procedures, manage IV insertion, vascular access, and anesthesia monitoring equipment
- Maintain accurate medical records using veterinary software and document all procedures thoroughly
- Support emergency medicine efforts by providing critical care, animal husbandry, and assisting in intensive care situations
Qualifications
- Proven veterinary technician experience with a strong understanding of veterinary terminology, animal physiology, and anatomy
- Kennel experience along with dog handling skills to manage various animal temperaments effectively
- Knowledge of dental terminology and experience assisting with dental procedures is preferred
- Hands-on experience with laboratory work, diagnostic radiology including X-ray procedures, and veterinary anesthesia monitoring
- Ability to perform IV insertion, animal catheterization, and venipuncture with precision and confidence
- Familiarity with veterinary surgical assistance, medical equipment operation, and aseptic techniques
- Excellent communication skills for client interaction and team collaboration; ability to explain procedures clearly to pet owners
Join us in making a difference in the lives of animals by applying your veterinary expertise in a lively environment that values dedication, compassion, and continuous learning. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow your career while caring for pets in need!
Pay: From $9.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Language:
- English (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person