Compassionate Vet Tech: Patient Care & Client Education

WashingtonAveVet; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Mental health resources

Generous paid time off and holidays

Supportive, collaborative environment

Job summary

AmeriVet is seeking a veterinary technician to greet clients and patients, record vital signs, and assist veterinarians with routine and urgent care, including euthanasia under supervision.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of veterinary technician experience, skills in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, patient restraint, diagnostic imaging and in-house labs, plus strong communication and client education. Flexible schedule including rotating Saturdays; competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary technician experience preferred.
• Skilled in venipuncture and IV catheter placement; patient restraint and treatments.
• Diagnostic imaging and in house labs.
• Strong communication and client education skills.
• Positive attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Flexible schedule availability including rotating Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments or walk-ins and obtain weight and vital signs.
• Document patient visits in medical records by obtaining and recording thorough history.
• Assist veterinarian with routine and urgent appointments, including euthanasia under supervision.
• Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications as directed.
• Educate clients on preventive care, dental hygiene, nutrition and scheduling follow-ups.
• Provide in-hospital treatments including injectable/oral medications and IV therapies; assist with feeding and care as directed.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Client communication

Team attitude

Flexible scheduling

Venipuncture & IV catheter placement

Patient restraint & treatments

Diagnostic imaging

In-house labs

Job description

AmeriVet is seeking a veterinary technician to greet clients and patients, record vital signs, and assist veterinarians with routine and urgent care, including euthanasia under supervision.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of veterinary technician experience, skills in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, patient restraint, diagnostic imaging and in-house labs, plus strong communication and client education. Flexible schedule including rotating Saturdays; competitive pay and benefits offered.