Veterinary Technician

Abqpetcarehospital; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Klamath Falls, Oregon is looking for an experienced veterinary technician to join their AAHA Accredited small animal clinic. The role entails providing excellent patient care, ensuring hospital cleanliness, and educating clients.

The ideal candidate should possess communication and problem-solving skills, and be ready to work full-time Monday through Friday. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with employer match are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume client service setting required.
• Outgoing, enthusiastic, compassionate personality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic tests and x-rays.
• Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments.
• Educating animal owners on home care.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Patient advocacy

Job description

Job Overview

We are an AAHA Accredited small animal clinic looking for an experienced veterinary technician to join our team. The ideal candidate is outgoing, enthusiastic, compassionate and not afraid to get dirty. You will use your communication skills, problem solving skills and be a passionate patient advocate. You will be responsible for excellent patient care, client education, and maintaining hospital cleanliness. Full‑time position available – must be available to work Monday through Friday. Medical, dental and 401K benefits available. Experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume client service setting required.

Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic tests and x‑rays
• Preparing animals and instruments for surgery
• Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments
• Providing emergency first aid or general nursing care
• Observing and reporting on the behavior and condition of animals
• Restraining animals for examination or treatment
• Administering anesthesia and assisting during medical procedures
• Collecting and recording animal case histories
• Educating animal owners on home care
• Filling medications

Benefits

Medical, dental and 401K benefits available. NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

EEO Statement

National Veterinary Associates is an 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.