Certified Veterinary Technician

Conway Veterinary Hospital; Conway (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Mental health support

Paid time off

Continuing education

401k with match

Job summary

Conway Veterinary Hospital in Conway, NH is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join our full-service small animal practice. The position emphasizes compassionate care, client education, and teamwork in a modern facility with advanced equipment.

The right candidate will have strong veterinary terminology knowledge, computer skills, and the ability to restrain and monitor fearful or painful patients. This is a full-time role including Saturdays and evening hours.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician credential required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarian with in-p-patient care and daily treatments.
• Perform anesthesia induction and monitoring.
• Draw blood, run in-house tests, and prepare specimens.
• Enter and reference patient information in the computer system.
• Communicate with pet owners about medications and care instructions.

Skills

Dental cleaning

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Client communication

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Certified Veterinary Technician
Conway Veterinary Hospital

Conway Veterinary Hospital, a full-service small animal practice located in Conway, New Hampshire, is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician.

We are a progressive, patient-centered practice with an emphasis on comprehensive, compassionate care and client education. Our facility is equipped with the latest technology including: Avimark software, digital x-ray, IDEXX in-house lab equipment, digital color ultrasound, tonometry, all parameters of anesthesia monitoring (including ET CO2), a full in-house and online pharmacy, and dental x-ray. Our staff is comprised of mature, thoughtful and drama-free professionals who work together as a team. In keeping with our dedication to providing Fear-free care to our patients, we strive to maintain an upbeat, congenial attitude while delivering top quality medical care. The right candidate should be respectful, eloquent, independent-thinking, and a team player. General abilities must include a firm grasp of veterinary terminology, strong computer skills, client communication, and consistently gentle caregiving. Specific skills must include safe restraint and monitoring for fear or pain, routine wellness care (injections, phlebotomy, laboratory testing), and surgical patient preparation, IV catheterization, and monitoring. This position includes Saturdays and evening hours.

We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well.

All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Members career journey.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters treatments and charges in computer.*
• Restrains animals for Veterinarian as required.*
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.*
• Applies knowledge of drawing blood, accessing veins quickly and minimizing patient discomfort to perform testing procedures.*
• Performs specimen testing procedures accurately on blood, urine or other samples according to medical orders using all related equipment and computers.*
• Assists Veterinarian with in-patient care in daily treatments to include maintaining and calculating IV fluids to assure they are still flowing, draws blood samples as requested and passes urithrocatheters.*
• Assists in the training of Technician Assistants as needed.*
• Perform anesthesia induction and monitoring.*
• Dispenses medication and feeds patients as directed.*
• Communicates with patient's owner by describing medication, possible complications and warnings.*
• Utilizes computer system to enter and reference patient information as needed.*
• Performs necessary lab work such as x-rays, CBC's, blood profiles, urinalysis, heartworm tests, FELV/FIV tests, fecal tests, cultures and sensitivities and fungus cultures.*
• Documents test results and delivers to appropriate personnel promptly.*
• Prepares specimens for mailing to hospitals according to practice requirements.*
• Assures all materials are in exam rooms for doctors such as otoscopes and nail clippers.*
• Schedules and/or performs routine maintenance of testing equipment.*
• Maintains cleanliness of exam room at all times.*
• Sets laboratory standards, change operations, and provides training to staff as required.*
• Assists in animal care as needed.*
• Handles all tasks associated with x-ray process to include entry of patient information, proper positioning of animals, and preparing forms to be e-mailed or referred as needed.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Admits and discharges patients.*
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.*
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods
• Other duties as assigned.

*Denotes an Essential Function

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The technician must be able to multi‑task. They must be able to think quickly on their feet. They must be able to develop positive working relationships with clients and co‑workers.

Skills:

The technician must have skills/knowledge on how to perform dental cleanings, charting teeth abnormalities, anesthesia induction and monitoring, surgical preparation, intravenous catheter placement, vaccination administration, venipuncture, in-house lab work, and filling prescriptions. Our new Team Member must work well with others as well as independently, take initiative and thrive in a busy work environment.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed Veterinary Technician

All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including:

• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Free continuing education
• Mental health support
• And more!

For more information about our practice please visit our website at myconwayvet.com