Certified Veterinary Technician — Sign-On Bonus & Growth

PetVet Care Centers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Pet discounts

Wellbeing support

CE stipends

Job summary

Trooper Veterinary Hospital, part of PetVet Care Centers, is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician in Eagleville, PA to support hospital operations and deliver exceptional care to patients and clients. The CVT will handle examinations, nursing care, and record-keeping while participating in a collaborative team environment.

The hospital emphasizes AAHA accreditation and Cat Friendly Certification, with a culture that values teamwork, continuous learning, and local autonomy within a national

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Animal handling and safe restraint skills, veterinary medical knowledge, able to intubate animals, place catheters, perform dental cleaning, perform x-rays and proficient in surgical monitoring
• Strong communication skills
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration
• Obtain and verify medications
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice

Skills

Animal handling

Safe restraint

Veterinary knowledge

Intubation

Dental cleaning

X-rays

Surgical monitoring

Strong communication

CVT certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Job description

Trooper Veterinary Hospital, part of PetVet Care Centers, is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician in Eagleville, PA to support hospital operations and deliver exceptional care to patients and clients. The CVT will handle examinations, nursing care, and record-keeping while participating in a collaborative team environment.

The hospital emphasizes AAHA accreditation and Cat Friendly Certification, with a culture that values teamwork, continuous learning, and local autonomy within a national