Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Veterinary Healthcare Center (VHC) is a high volume general practice veterinary hospital that sees beyond GP cases. There are lots of opportunities for career growth and development within our hospital and the corporation. We have 6 Veterinarians so you are able to learn from a variety of techniques and knowledge. We perform x-rays, run blood panel in house and send out, hospitalize, in house pharmacy, laser therapy, oxygen tank, and many more.

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients.
• Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education, and/or experience.
• Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments performing above duties.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred. Hiring rate differs if licensed or registered.
• Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires a lot of lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work weekends and some holidays.
• Additional duties as assigned but not limited.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary Technicians: 2 years (Preferred)
• Veterinary experience: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person