Veterinary Technician

Vetcor; Painesville, Highway (OH, KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider is seeking a Veterinary Technician to deliver compassionate patient care and enhance client experiences. Responsibilities include critical care nursing, patient triage, and assisting with diagnostics. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, empathetic, and skilled in client communication, contributing to a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Tuition Support Program

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

Continuing education allowance

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong affinity for animals.
• Outstanding people skills.

Responsibilities

• Triaging patients and taking their vitals.
• Assisting with diagnostic procedures.
• Discussing treatment plans with clients.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Compassion

Affinity for animals

Job description

Who we are:

We are looking to hire a competent Veterinary Technician to provide compassionate patient care and positive client experiences. The Veterinary Technician will provide critical care nursing, triage patients, coordinate their care, and provide them with care before and after surgery by taking their vitals, performing phlebotomy duties, and providing intramuscular (IM), intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous (SQ) injections. You will discuss treatments and disease processes with clients, systematize and track patient diagnostics, and communicate with clients, veterinarians and pharmacies regarding patients' needs.

To ensure success in this position, you need to be meticulous and compassionate to provide patients with the highest level of care. Preferred applicants are motivated, empathetic and detail-oriented.

Veterinary Technician Responsibilities:

• Triaging patients and taking their vitals, and acquiring patient history and other information from clients.
• Assisting with diagnostic procedures.
• Discussing treatment plans and estimates, and payment options with clients.
• Acquiring cephalic, saphenous, and jugular blood samples.
• Inserting IV catheters, and monitoring anesthesia, ventilators, and fluid therapy.
• Operating autoclaves
• Processing specimens in the in-house laboratory and submitting specimens to outside laboratories.
• Calculating medication dosages, and providing dosage instructions for clients.
• Entering patients' service charges into the computer database and keeping accurate patient records.
• Explaining patient instructions to clients and sharing educational materials.

Veterinary Technician Requirements:

• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong affinity for animals.
• Outstanding people skills.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Benefits include:

Financial Benefits:

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits:

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

We are excited to welcome you to the team! Apply today!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Park Heights Animal Care Center and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.