Vet Tech: Growth, Team Care & Hands-On Surgery

Svanimal; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental Leave

401(k) plan

Pet discounts

Wellbeing support

CE stipends

Relief fund

Local hospital culture

Job summary

Sun Valley Animal Center is part of PetVet Care Centers in Ketchum, Idaho, seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician to support hospital operations, assist with examinations and surgeries, and maintain medical records for patients and clients.

The ideal candidate has 18+ years, a high school diploma, veterinary clinical experience, and strong teamwork and communication. We offer medical/dental/vision, parental leave, 401(k), pet discounts, CE stipends, and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous veterinary clinical experience.
• Strong animal handling and patient-care skills.
• Ability to assist with diagnostics, treatments, anesthesia, surgery, and recovery.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality medicine.
• Reliable, professional, and compassionate approach to patient and client care.

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

Patient care

Diagnostics

Anesthesia

Surgery support

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sun Valley Animal Center is part of PetVet Care Centers in Ketchum, Idaho, seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician to support hospital operations, assist with examinations and surgeries, and maintain medical records for patients and clients.

The ideal candidate has 18+ years, a high school diploma, veterinary clinical experience, and strong teamwork and communication. We offer medical/dental/vision, parental leave, 401(k), pet discounts, CE stipends, and a supportive culture.