Experienced Veterinary Technician

Washington Ave Animal Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician to join their dedicated team. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a supportive, team-oriented culture and are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. Candidates should have at least 3 years of hands-on experience in veterinary settings, demonstrating strong technical skills in both General Practice and Urgent Care. With opportunities for professional growth and a competitive compensation package, this position offers a chance to work alongside talented professionals in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Continuing education

Supportive team culture

Competitive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong technical skills in General Practice and Urgent Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment.
• Handle routine and urgent care cases efficiently.

Skills

Venipuncture and IV catheter placement

Surgical prep

Anesthesia monitoring

Patient recovery

In-house laboratory sample collection

Triage of urgent cases

Client education

Electronic medical record keeping

Fear Free handling techniques

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Electronic medical records software

Job description

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We’re growing and excited to add an Experienced Veterinary Technician to our team! If you’re passionate about high-quality patient care, love working in a collaborative environment, and have strong technical skills in both General Practice and Urgent Care, we’d love to meet you!

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting.
• Comfortable handling both routine general practice appointments and urgent care cases.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-first mentality.
• Excellent communication skills with both clients and team members.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills:

• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery
• In-house laboratory sample collection and processing
• Triage of urgent cases and patient stabilization assistance
• Client education on treatments, medications, and home care
• Electronic medical record keeping (experience with [your software] a plus)
• Fear Free handling techniques preferred

Bonus Skills (Not Required but a Plus!):

• Experience with exotic species
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT)

Why Join Us?

• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Work alongside talented doctors and a skilled support team
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• If you're an experienced tech looking for a place to learn, grow, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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