Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Hospital

Position: Veterinary Technician - Mainland Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Technician - Mainland Veterinary Hospital

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The Role

We are currently looking for a veterinary technician to join our friendly, quality‑minded team at Mainland Veterinary Hospital. We are a busy three‑doctor practice that cares primarily for cats, dogs, and some pocket pets.

Looking For Candidates With The Following Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, people‑oriented
• Minimum 1–2 years in a general practice setting
• Surgical/anesthesia experience is a plus
• Trained in appropriate (fear‑free) animal restraint
• Enthusiastic to learn new skills
• Motivated and flexible
• Customer service skills are a must

Willing to hire graduates of an accredited CVT program.

Pay is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion:
  Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented.
• Collaboration & Teamwork:
  Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members.
• Communicating:
  Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening:
  Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners.
• Organization
  
  Skills:
  
  Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job‑related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction:
  Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in‑hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range: USD $20.00 – $22.00 /hr.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Veterinary Services

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