Veterinary Technician

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Patient Care & Hospital Cleanliness
  • Care for hospitalized and outpatient animals, ensuring comfort, safety, and well-being
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized clinic environment, including exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment
• Veterinary Assistance
  • Assist veterinarians with physical exams, diagnostics, treatments, and medical procedures
  • Safely restrain animals during exams and treatments as needed
• Appointment & Exam Preparation
  • Prepare examination rooms, equipment, and veterinarian materials prior to patient appointments
  • Ensure all necessary supplies and instruments are ready for procedures and exams
• Diagnostics & Technical Support
  • Assist with radiology procedures following safety protocols
  • Support laboratory processes such as sample collection, preparation, and basic testing
  • Handle and maintain medical equipment properly
• Client Communication & Customer Service
  • Provide exceptional customer service to clients in person and over the phone
  • Communicate clearly with pet owners regarding appointments, patient needs, and care instructions
• Additional Duties
  • Assist with inventory, restocking supplies, and general clinic organization
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support daily hospital operations

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Required Experience

Core Clinical Skills

• Animal restraint and patient handling
• Venipuncture and blood collection
• Laboratory diagnostics and sample processing
• Patient histories and exam room support
• Treatment administration and patient monitoring
• Medical record documentation
• Client communication and education

Surgery and Anesthesia (Highly Preferred)

• Surgical preparation and assistance
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Patient recovery and post-operative care
• Client discharge instructions and follow-up

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the hospital
• Ability to lift, carry, and restrain patients up to 50 lbs, with assistance when appropriate
• Comfortable working with animals of varying sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions

Availability

• Flexible schedule preferred
• Ability to support weekends, holidays, and high-volume periods as needed

Transportation

• Reliable transportation required

What We Offer – Invest in Your Career & Growth

• Head Start Program / Student Loan Repayment: For recent RVT graduates (within 3 years of getting licensed from an AVMA accredited program) 
• Licensure & Renewal Support: Covering exam, registration, and renewal costs 
• Continuing Education (CE): Paid CE and CE PTO to invest in your professional growth 
• Career Development & Training: Ongoing mentorship and opportunities to advance within the clinic 
• Competitive Compensation - hourly wage range begins at $14/hr, the amount is negotiable based on skillset, licensure and experience. Can discuss wage for RVT applicants during initial interview. 
•  Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• 401(k) with Company Match 
• Employee Discounts 
• Flexible Scheduling