Veterinary Technician

Family Pet Clinic (all locations); Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Family Pet Clinic is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician in Horsham, PA. The role involves assisting veterinarians with exams, surgeries, anesthesia, and patient recovery, while ensuring compassionate animal handling and clear communication with clients.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, a 401(k) plan, and an employee pet discount. Evening shifts and rotating Saturdays are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year veterinary experience.
• 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 care experience

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Compassionate animal handling

Job description

Salary: $21- $25 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturdays and two evening shifts per week. The hospital closes from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for lunch.

Family Pet Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide 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 as a Vet Tech with Family Pet Clinic

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

Key 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.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year veterinary expereince
• 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 Family Pet Clinic

Family Pet Clinic, with locations in Southampton, Feasterville, and a brand-new facility opening in Horsham, is a full-service veterinary practice that has happily served dogs, cats, and their owners for over 25 years. We take great pride in our modern services and amenities, our incredible track record of satisfied customers and patients, and our accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

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.