Veterinary Assistant

Manheim, Pennsylvania, United States

Located in Manheim, Pennsylvania,
White Oaks Veterinary Hospital has been providing compassionate, high quality veterinary care for dogs and cats since 1952. Our goal is to celebrate the human-animal bond by treating you and your pet with kindness, respect, and honesty.

Our hospital is seeking a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our amazing team and work in all areas of the hospital. The ideal candidate is a team oriented individual who is eager to provide outstanding patient care and customer service.

If you are looking for a positive working environment where you can use your hard-earned skills and knowledge, this is the place for you!

We understand veterinary medicine is a tough industry. We are committed to provide a positive and healthy working environment where our employees’ well‑being is a top priority. We have an amazing team that supports and encourages one another. We will cheer you on as you grow your skills!

Our beautiful building offers 5 exam rooms, a roomy shared front office space, a well-equipped lab area, a spacious treatment area, private cat kennels, a large surgery suite, top of the line radiology technology, and a relaxing kitchen and living room for our staff to decompress over lunch breaks.

We offer competitive wages and a generous benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, continuing education allowance, IRA with employer match, direct deposit, and employee discounts. Uniforms are provided.

Candidate must have the ability to perform the following tasks independently (under the direction of the veterinarian):

• Venipuncture
• Lab testing and preparation (includes but not limited to CBC, chemistry, urinalysis, blood smears, ear smear and cytology, fecal flotation, blood pressures, EKG)
• Digital radiographs
• Administer vaccinations and other SQ, IM, and IV injections
• Perform prophylaxis and dental radiographs
• IV fluid therapy and in-patient treatment
• Knowledge of canine/feline annual wellness and prevention protocols
• Surgical technician experience - administer and monitor anesthesia, calculate anesthetic protocols, intubation, sterile procedure, surgical tool sterilization and preparation, assist surgeon during select surgical procedures
• Front office experience

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As set forth in White Oaks Veterinary Hospital’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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