Certified Veterinary Technician - Compassionate, Hands-On Care

West Lafayette Veterinary Care; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and

Bonus incentive

Career and professional development

State licensing fee reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

West Lafayette Veterinary Care is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education. The role emphasizes precise tasks, compassionate client interactions, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The technician will assist with exams, patient preparation for surgery, sample collection, radiography, medication administration, and maintaining clean, stocked treatment areas.

Qualifications

• Must hold state license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in the state of employment.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; with assistance over 25 pounds.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in 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.

Skills

Licensed Vet Tech

Mobility to lift 25+ lbs

OSHA PPE safety

MS Office familiarity

Dosage calculation

Communication skills

Job description

West Lafayette Veterinary Care is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education. The role emphasizes precise tasks, compassionate client interactions, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The technician will assist with exams, patient preparation for surgery, sample collection, radiography, medication administration, and maintaining clean, stocked treatment areas.