Veterinary Technician

NVA General Practice; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A small animal hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician to join their team. Responsibilities include administering treatments, producing diagnostic tests, and assisting in surgeries. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to educate clients on animal health care. This is a full-time, entry-level role in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Skilled veterinary technician required with entry-level experience.
• Ability to handle, restrain, and care for animals safely.
• Must be able to counsel clients on animal health care.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
• Produce diagnostic radiographs and perform laboratory tests.
• Assist in surgical procedures and client education.

Skills

Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian

Produce diagnostic radiographs

Prepare and administer medications and vaccines

Safely handle and restrain animals

Counsel and educate clients

Assist veterinarian in surgeries

Perform routine animal dental procedures

Job description

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We are a 3 doctor, small animal hospital located in Western Mass that seeks a skilled veterinary technician to join our team.

Specific Skills

• Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
• Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
• Safely and kindly handle, restrain and care for animals
• Counsel and educate clients on animal health care
• Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
• Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with oral surgery

Physical Requirements

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal Suitability

• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Organized

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Veterinary Services