Certified Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Pay Range: $26–$30/hour (based on experience)

Animal & Bird Health Care Center is a specialty-focused hospital and recognized leader in avian, small mammal, and reptile medicine . We are seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our skilled medical team and practice at the top of their license. In this role, you will directly support veterinarians in advanced medical and surgical cases, contribute to high standards of patient care, and independently manage technical appointments when appropriate. Our technicians are integral clinical partners whose expertise is respected and relied upon in diagnostics, anesthesia, treatment, and client education.

We value professionalism, collaboration, and a strong commitment to quality medicine. This is an excellent opportunity for a credentialed technician who wants to apply and expand their skills in a specialty environment dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.
Apply today to join a hospital where advanced care and technical excellence are the standard.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision with a Health Savings Account*
• Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*
• Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance*
• 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match
• Maternity Leave *
• Bereavement Leave
• Life, Short Term, & Disability Insurance*
• Discount Programs
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• On-Demand Pay Options
• Referral Bonus

Career Enhancement Benefits:

• The opportunity for full tuition payment to attend Penn Foster's veterinary technician program*
• Access to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Program and Events
• Access to a multitude of VMG resources

*Indicates eligibility for Full-Time positions only

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.)

Required Skills

• 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)