Why You’ll Love Being a Certified Veterinary Technician at Wood Hill Veterinary Clinic!
Are you ready to take your love for animals to the next level and build a fulfilling career? At Wood Hill Veterinary Clinic, an EverVet Partner, you’ll be joining a close-knit, passionate team driven by the desire to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families.
As a Certified Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a vital role in our team, supporting veterinarians during medical and surgical procedures, and even handling appointments independently when appropriate. Your expertise will ensure we continue delivering the highest quality care to our beloved furry patients.
Pay: $28-$30/hour
Full-Time Employee Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision with Health Savings Account
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- 401K with Employer Match
- Life, Short-Term & Disability Insurance
- Maternity & Bereavement Leave
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- On-Demand Pay Options
- Referral Bonus
Advance Your Career:
- Full tuition payment for Penn Foster’s Veterinary Technician Program
- Access to Zoetis Clinical Programs and other professional resources
Apply now to become part of the Wood Hill Veterinary family!
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Restrain/hold animals of several species for examination and treatments
- Assist in treatment of patients in concert with a doctor
- Get weights on all patients prior to examination
- Use our radiology software for medical records and submission of studies for review
- Take digital photos of procedures/relevant lesions and save to patients’ medical records
- Run in-house laboratory specimens and record results in patient medical records
- Prepare laboratory forms/specimens for out-of-office laboratories (Antech and others)
- Import laboratory and radiographic data into patient medical records
- Manage and oversee medical treatments (including collecting laboratory samples, administering SQ fluids, placing IV and urinary catheters, expressing anal sac, etc.)
- Administer and oversee anesthesia, surgical and dental treatments under the direction of the Veterinarian
- Take high quality digital radiographs
- Complete all relevant medical records entries for patients
- Ensure that all patients are comfortable, fed, watered and clean
- Bathe animals as necessary (both therapeutic and general)
- Keep accurately and timely logs for controlled drugs
- Setup medications/fill prescriptions when needed
- Help monitor inventory, rotation and expiration dates and report needs as requested
- Assist in stocking exam rooms/treatment/surgery/radiology rooms as necessary
- Assist in ordering of food/supplies/medications as requested
- Assist in maintenance of areas both inside and outside of hospital (floors, walks, parking, runs, etc.)
Qualifications
- Veterinary Technician License Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent
- Associate’s degree in a related field preferred
- At least one to two years’ experience preferred
- Experience handling a variety of animals
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Basic math and writing skills
- Ability to express compassion
- Advanced understanding of diseases/medications/anesthesia
- Understanding of vaccinations, basic laboratory tests, common diseases and pet behavior
- Knowledge of computer software (Infinity and Office programs)
Type: Full Time (Hourly)
Job ID: 139843