Veterinary Technician

Abqpetcarehospital; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign-on bonus

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k/Retirement plan

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Casper, Wyoming seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. This full-time role emphasizes high-quality patient care for small, large, and exotic pets in a supportive work environment.

You will assist with procedures, maintain patient files, and participate in emergency care rotations. A commitment to client relationships and animal care is essential for success. We offer competitive pay, sign-on bonuses, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of routine veterinary procedures and client interactions.
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.
• 1-year prior veterinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support doctors in providing high-quality patient care.
• Perform routine procedures such as nail trims and administering medications.
• Collect and process laboratory samples.

Skills

Client Service

Patient Restraint Techniques

Administering Injections

Attention to Detail

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Degree or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AviMark

Microsoft Office

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Job Summary

Casper Animal Medical Center, located near the scenic Casper Mountain range, offers a family‑based environment perfect for those who love the wilderness and rural living. We pride ourselves on building and maintaining personalized client relationships, driven by our passion and commitment to our clients and their animals.

We are excited to invite a licensed veterinary technician to join our growing team. Our practice caters to small, large, and exotic pets, providing a dynamic work environment where your technical skills are both utilized and appreciated.

The Veterinary Technician supports the doctors in providing high quality patient care and excellent client service. More specifically, the Veterinary Technician is responsible for obtaining baseline medical information, performing routine procedures, and assisting with surgery.

This is a full‑time position that requires standing for long periods of time, and some heavy lifting may be involved.

Emergency care rotation is required. Generally focused on 4 x 10‑hour shifts. Saturday shifts on a rotating basis.

Starting pay will vary based on relevant education and experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Client Service: Maintains a professional and calm demeanor with all clients.
• Acts as an intermediary between the doctor and the client, responsible for tasks such as client follow‑up phone calls after a visit or surgery.
• Clearly and accurately explains all services, procedures, and treatments.
• Recommends routine treatments and educates the client appropriately.
• Provides the client with all appropriate educational materials.
• Updates patient files accurately and in a timely fashion to allow for an efficient client check‑out process.
• Patient Care: Demonstrates and utilizes proper restraining techniques.
• Reads and accurately interprets the patient chart.
• Obtains and records baseline medication information.
• Completes routine procedures such as nail trims, ear cleaning, and anal gland expression.
• Utilizes the hospital computer system to enter appropriate products and services from the treatment sheet (using AviMark).
• Administers various medications as prescribed by a DVM, including both oral and injectable drugs.
• Prepares patients for surgery, including aseptic techniques and monitoring equipment.
• Monitors patient during anesthesia and recovery, and updates surgical log.
• Maintains equipment and surgical packs (cleanliness, contents, and sterility).
• Laboratory and Diagnostics: Collects appropriate blood and cytology samples.
• Collects samples for fecal analysis and urinalysis.
• Accurately completes and submits all laboratory samples and paperwork.
• Properly obtains and processes radiographs utilizing the correct protective garments, labeling, positioning, and exposure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of routine procedures including baseline medical data: weight, temperature, heart rate, etc.
• Knowledge of nail trims, ear cleaning, and anal gland expressions.
• Knowledge of prophylactic dental care, including recognition of teeth abnormalities.
• Knowledge of diagnostic testing, including blood testing and cytology sampling.
• Knowledge of hospital medications, protocols, and general medical recommendations.
• Knowledge of utilization and maintenance of anesthesia and hospital equipment.
• English language proficiency.
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.
• Patient restraint techniques.
• Reading and interpreting patient charts and treatment sheets.
• Administering injections and catheter insertion.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, e‑mail, and AviMark experience preferred).
• Flexible and willing to learn.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Self‑starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
• High school degree or GED.
• Bachelor's degree a plus.
• 1‑year prior veterinary experience (preferred but not required).
• CVT or RVT certification (preferred but not required).

Benefits

• Competitive pay; overtime pay, holiday pay, tech bonus.
• Sign‑on bonus (based on qualifications and experience).
• Generous personal pet discounts on veterinary care and boarding.
• Paid vacation, paid sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance.
• 401k/Retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.