Veterinary Technician

Queen Village Animal Hospital; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement plan and paid time off

Paid uniforms

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

Queen Village Animal Hospital, a well-established 7-doctor practice in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a full-time veterinary technician to assist veterinarians, perform lab work, administer medications, and educate pet owners. This on-site role requires strong animal-handling skills and at least 1 year in a hospital setting.

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, retirement, paid time off, uniforms, and generous pet discounts. Some weekends required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in veterinary medicine in a hospital setting.
• Experience with blood draw and sample processing.
• Strong communication with team and pet owners.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in appointments
• Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces
• Administer medications and vaccines under the direction of a veterinarian
• Handle and restrain animals during examinations and treatment
• Educate pet owners on animal care and treatment plans
• Maintain accurate medical records of patients
• Restraint and handling of patients
• Experience with blood draw
• Familiarity with laboratory procedures and equipment
• Strong communication with team members and pet owners

Skills

Animal handling

Catheter placement

Blood draw

1 year veterinary hospital experience

Job description

Job Description

Queen Village Animal Hospital is seeking a highly motivated full-time veterinary technician to join our well-established, 7 doctor practice in Philadelphia, PA. Our doctors and staff are committed to the highest standard of veterinary care and professional ethics. Utilize and grow your skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in appointments
• Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces
• Administer medications and vaccines under the direction of a veterinarian
• Handle and restrain animals during examinations and treatment
• Educate pet owners on animal care and treatment plans
• Maintain accurate medical records of patients
• Restraint and handling of patients
• Experience with blood draw
• Familiarity with laboratory procedures and equipment
• Strong communication skills with both team members and pet owners

Required Skills

• Animal handling
• Catheter placement
• Blood draw
• At least 1 year with a background in veterinary medicine and a hospital setting

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including,

• medical/dental/vision
• retirement plan and paid time off
• paid uniforms
• generous employee pet discounts and more

Pay commensurate with experience. Some weekends are required.