Certified Veterinary Technician

American Animal Hospital Association, Inc.; Douglassville (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary hospital is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing in-patient medical care, assisting in surgeries, and ensuring the well-being of pets in a supportive environment. The hospital values continuous learning and offers various benefits, including PTO, medical plans, and a 401K match. Join a team that prioritizes professional growth and fosters a collaborative atmosphere, making a difference in the lives of animals and their owners.

Benefits

PTO - 80 hours

Holiday Pay

Annual review with potential raises

Dream Fund - potential annual bonus

Medical, Vision, Dental plans

FSA and HSA options

Maternity Leave

401K with up to 4% match

Mental health and stress reduction resources

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician with minimal training required.
• Experience in anesthesia, dental care, and patient monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications, treatments, and diagnostics for in-patients.
• Assist with anesthesia, surgery, and dental procedures.

Skills

Anesthesia Monitoring

Dental Prophylaxis

Venipuncture

IV Catheter Placement

Job description

Overview

Douglassville Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Location: 105 Griffith Drive, Douglassville, PA 19518

Compensation: $21 - $25 based on experience

Skills needed: Proficient in anesthesia monitoring, dental prophylaxis, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement. We require an individual who needs minimal training and can contribute effectively from the start.

Shift: 4/10's or 5/8's with rotating Saturdays.

Hospital Hours:

• Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
• Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Douglassville Veterinary Hospital is a 7-doctor, AAHA-certified hospital specializing in care for dogs and cats. We offer services including orthopedic surgery, ultrasound, dentistry, and more.

We value inclusive decision-making, team input, constructive feedback, and a team-based approach to medicine. We foster a culture of stability, low turnover, continuous learning, and mutual growth, maintaining professionalism in a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere.

Supporting education is important to us, with internal Continuing Education (CE) development, lectures, and wet labs to promote growth from within. Our core values underpin our culture, ensuring you will excel at our hospital.

Come join our team!

Benefits

• PTO - 80 hours; additional PTO based on years of service
• Holiday Pay - 48 hours for 6 recognized holidays
• Annual review with potential raises
• Dream Fund - potential annual bonus
• Medical, Vision, Dental plans
• FSA and HSA options
• Maternity Leave
• 401K with up to 4% match
• Mental health and stress reduction resources

Responsibilities

Major Duties:

• In-patient medical care: administering medications, treatments, diagnostics, monitoring, IV catheter placement, blood draws, lab tests, IV fluids, and patient care activities.
• Anesthesia/Surgery: preparation, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery, and sterilization of equipment.
• Dentistry: patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning, polishing, assisting in dental surgeries.
• Radiology: positioning patients, assisting with radiographs, emailing images.
• Laboratory duties: sample collection, preparation, testing, and result recording.
• Client communication: updates, discharge instructions, follow-up.
• Client education: teaching at-home care procedures.
• Veterinary Technician appointments: blood draws, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals.
• Clinic technician duties: assisting with outpatient appointments, room prep, patient check-in/out, vital signs, data entry.
• Reception duties: answering phones, booking appointments, admitting/discharging patients.
• Training and mentoring new team members.
• Inventory control: restocking, unpacking supplies.
• Prescription preparation: dispensing medications and refills.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, lift/carry up to 50 pounds, and work in noisy environments.
• Experience working with animals, handling biological hazards, anesthesia, radiation, and medications.
• Good hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and visual acuity for operating equipment and keyboards.