Veterinary Technician
Pet's Best Friend Veterinary Hospital
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Job summary
Pets Best Friend Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. This full-time role offers a 4-day work week with rotating Saturday shifts and compensation based on experience.
We value patient care, teamwork, and a positive work environment as we support pets and their families. Ideal candidates bring veterinary experience and a passion for animal welfare, with Fear Free and low-stress handling skills preferred.
Qualifications
- Previous veterinary experience appropriate to the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant role.
- Veterinary Technician credentials are welcome but not required for Veterinary Assistant candidates.
- A genuine passion for pets and veterinary care.
- Safe and compassionate patient handling and restraint skills.
- Interest in or experience with Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Obtain patient histories, vital signs, and relevant medical information.
- Safely handle and restrain patients using Fear Free and low-stress techniques.
- Assist with diagnostic testing and sample collection based on your experience and training.
- Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for procedures.
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as permitted by your role, training, and applicable regulations.
- Assist with surgical and dental procedures based on your experience and credentials.
- Provide attentive and compassionate patient care and monitoring.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients about their pets’ care.
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient medical records.
- Keep treatment and patient-care areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for the day.
- Anticipate the needs of our veterinarians and teammates to promote efficiency and teamwork.
- Jump in wherever needed to support patients, clients, and coworkers.
Skills
Job description
Who we are:
Role: Veterinary Technician or Veterinary AssistantStatus: Full-time Salary: Competitive and based on experienceSchedule: 4 days per week with rotating Saturday shifts
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
Calling All Animal Lovers!
Do you love caring for pets, advocating for the people who love them, and working with a team that doesn’t mind getting a little dirty—or having some fun along the way? If so, give a little whistle to Pets Best Friend Veterinary Hospital!
We’re on the hunt for a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our fantastic team. We’re a group of hard-working veterinary professionals committed to providing excellent care for our patients while creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together.
Outside the hospital, we love finding opportunities for non-work-related fun, too. More than anything, we’re genuine, proud to be ourselves, and want our teammates to feel comfortable doing the same.
If you’re looking for a hospital where you can bring your skills, personality, and passion for veterinary medicine to work every day, we’d love to meet you.
- A hard-working, supportive team committed to excellent patient care
- Flexible scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance
- Rotating Saturday shifts
- A workplace where you’re encouraged to be your authentic self
- Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your veterinary career
- Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and share your knowledge
- A fridge stocked with drinks and snacks—always
- Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
- A team that celebrates birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other important life events
- A culture where teamwork, communication, and mutual respect matter
- Coworkers who understand that veterinary medicine can be challenging and believe having some fun along the way matters, too
- Meaningful work making a difference for pets and the people who love them
As a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant, you’ll work alongside our veterinarians and support team to provide compassionate, efficient care for our patients and clients.
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Obtain patient histories, vital signs, and relevant medical information
- Safely handle and restrain patients using Fear Free and low-stress techniques
- Assist with diagnostic testing and sample collection based on your experience and training
- Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for procedures
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as permitted by your role, training, and applicable regulations
- Assist with surgical and dental procedures based on your experience and credentials
- Provide attentive and compassionate patient care and monitoring
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients about their pets’ care
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient medical records
- Keep treatment and patient-care areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for the day
- Anticipate the needs of our veterinarians and teammates to promote efficiency and teamwork
- Jump in wherever needed to support patients, clients, and coworkers
We’re looking for someone who combines veterinary skills with compassion, dependability, curiosity, and a team-first attitude.
- Previous veterinary experience appropriate to the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant role
- Veterinary Technician credentials are welcome but not required for Veterinary Assistant candidates
- A genuine passion for pets and veterinary care
- Safe and compassionate patient handling and restraint skills
- Interest in or experience with Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques
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