Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician – Animal Hospital at Babcock (
Pet Vet Care Centers
)

Join a single‑doctor practice that fosters an empowering environment, encouraging team members to grow and deliver exceptional patient care. Pet Vet Care Centers’ mission is to improve the lives of animals and people, providing compassionate care at every stage.

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients. Responsibilities include determining animal requirements, conducting examinations, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, feeding patients, maintaining supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharge, and keeping accurate patient medical records.

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests, studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Apply full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration to provide excellent pet care.
• Obtain and verify medications; ensure patients have food and water, clean rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs.
• Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, and following standards and procedures.
• Document patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes in medical records and update the database accurately and timely.
• Communicate with pet owners about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for supplies, verify receipts, and maintain inventory records.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure each animal released is clean and properly groomed.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of veterinary experience.

• 3 or more years of veterinary experience.
• Certified, Licensed, or Registered Veterinary Technician as required by state.
• Displays compassion, teamwork, dependability, initiative, flexibility, communication, customer service, organization, and adherence to rules.

4 10‑hour shifts with Saturday hours.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster).
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
• Team member pet discounts.
• Emotional well‑being support (Calm app and 24/7 EAP).
• CE stipends and career development resources.
• Grant Circle relief fund for personal hardship.
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources.

Pet Vet Care Centers is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical or mental disabilities, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.

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