Veterinary Technician

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Centreville; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and 401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Employee pet discount

Job summary

The Pet Wellness Group is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and excellent service to our clients. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving pets’ lives.

We offer comprehensive benefits, paid time off, a 401(k), professional development opportunities, and an employee pet discount. This is a full-time position with a 4-day work week and a rotating Saturday shift.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to 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

Tools

In-House Lab equipment

Digital X-Ray

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Salary: $16-$24 per hour, based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: 32-34 hours per week . 4 day work week with a scheduled off day, required rotational every other Saturday shift

The Pet Wellness Group is hiring a full-timeVeterinary Techniciantoprovide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients.Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

KeyResponsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

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

About The Pet Wellness Group

Our beautiful state-of-the-art facility has 3 exam rooms, a large treatment area with a separate surgical suite, and a cat-friendly wing! We’re fully equipped with all the bells and whistles, including In-House Lab, Digital Dental Radiographs, Digital X-Ray, Ultrasound, and Electrocardiogram monitors.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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