Certified Veterinary Technician Urgent Care

Bedford Pet Urgent Care; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k matching

Paid time off

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus program

Job summary

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license.
• 1+ year professional experience is required.
• Punctuality and reliability for shifts.
• Weekend availability is required.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe, low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimen collection.
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture; dental radiography a plus.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
• Commitment to ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with animal-related hazards.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and perform diagnostic imaging.
• Provide nursing care and anesthesia monitoring.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.
• Assist in surgical preparation and procedures.

Skills

Client communication

Radiographic positioning

Anesthesia monitoring

Lab sample collection

Medical record management

Animal restraint

Acute care duties

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician with active license

Job description

Job Description

Job duties

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required , 1+ year professional experience required
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work some weekends
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $20 - $28/hr dependent on experience level

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

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Compensation: $20-$20