Full-Time Veterinary Technician — Patient Care & Benefits

Veterinary Practice Partners; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Dorset Street Animal Hospital, South Burlington, VT, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and compassionate service to clients. The role involves assisting veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, and ensuring smooth clinic operations.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) plan, and an employee pet discount.

Qualifications

• 1 year of veterinary experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Familiarity with common disease states and alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Job description

Dorset Street Animal Hospital, South Burlington, VT, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and compassionate service to clients. The role involves assisting veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, and ensuring smooth clinic operations.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) plan, and an employee pet discount.