Community Animal Hospital - Part-Time Veterinary Technician

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who is VetEvolve?</strong></p> <p>VetEvolve is a people-first organization that provides industry know-how and reliable support to veterinary teams, enabling them to deliver exceptional patient care. We focus on creating a genuine, supportive, people-focused environment that prioritizes each individual to ensure they are achieving their career goals and are fulfilled personally, professionally, and financially. Our culture is driven by the core values Serve, Evolve, and Trust, and every day our mission is to make things better for veterinary professionals.&nbsp;Hear why our veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our <a href="https://vetevolve.com/resources/videos" target="_blank">videos page</a>!</p> <hr> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Veterinary Technician</h3> <p><strong>Position Summary:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Veterinary Technician plays a vital role in&nbsp;assisting&nbsp;veterinarians and the medical support team&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care to pets and their families. This position&nbsp;is responsible for&nbsp;performing a variety of technical, clinical, and client education duties that enhance efficiency, promote a safe and collaborative hospital environment, and elevate the overall client experience. The Veterinary Technician also&nbsp;assists&nbsp;in&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;consistent, excellent medical standards and operational flow.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized patients, including IV catheter placement, CRI management, medication administration, feeding tube placement, and ongoing monitoring.&nbsp;</li> <li>Prepare,&nbsp;monitor, and recover patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout all phases of care.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist&nbsp;veterinarians during examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures, providing proper restraint, preparation, and patient monitoring.&nbsp;</li> <li>Perform laboratory diagnostics including urinalysis, hematology,&nbsp;fecals, and cytology; accurately document, interpret, and communicate results as&nbsp;appropriate.&nbsp;</li> <li>Operate and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;diagnostic equipment, including radiology and ultrasound systems, in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.&nbsp;</li> <li>Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed,&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;strict compliance with DEA, OSHA, and hospital regulations.&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;daily controlled drug logs and ensure proper handling, storage, and documentation of controlled substances.&nbsp;</li> <li>Create, review, and enter treatment plans accurately in the medical record system.&nbsp;</li> <li>Support hospital operations through&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;medical recordkeeping, charge entry, and chart auditing.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide compassionate, clear client education related to preventative care, treatment plans, medications, products, and nutritional recommendations.&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment and surgical areas, ensuring sterile conditions for medical and surgical procedures.&nbsp;</li> <li>Monitor inventory levels, rotate stock, and&nbsp;assist&nbsp;with ordering medical supplies as needed.&nbsp;</li> <li>Promote a positive and professional workplace culture through effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration across departments.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure all duties are performed&nbsp;in accordance with&nbsp;state practice acts, legal requirements, and hospital policies.&nbsp;</li> <li>Perform&nbsp;additional&nbsp;duties as assigned based on hospital needs.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician preferred but not required.</li> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required.&nbsp;</li> <li>Minimum of two years of experience as a Veterinary Technician preferred.&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated&nbsp;proficiency&nbsp;in anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, laboratory procedures, radiology, and dentistry.&nbsp;</li> <li>Basic computer literacy, including the ability to navigate practice management software and use Microsoft Office applications.&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong communication&nbsp;and organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintains professionalism, composure, and sound judgment in emotionally charged or high-stress situations.&nbsp;</li> <li>Capable of&nbsp;multitasking in a fast-paced setting while&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;accuracy and attention to detail.&nbsp;</li> <li>Compassionate and committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service.&nbsp;</li> <li>Able to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.&nbsp;</li> <li>Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation and&nbsp;Benefits:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in our&nbsp;401(k) retirement&nbsp;plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid&nbsp;holidays&nbsp;and access to employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;program.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Hours:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations, including rotating Saturdays.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Ready to Learn More?</strong></p> <p>We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.</p></div>