Veterinary Technician

Borash Veterinary Clinic; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their team. This full-time position offers a chance to provide exceptional care to animals while supporting clients through education and communication. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal welfare and the ability to handle various veterinary procedures. With a focus on work-life balance, the clinic provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, along with a supportive work environment. If you're looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Pet Discount

401(k) with Company Match

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care and veterinary procedures.
• Strong client communication and education skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide updates and education to clients about their pets' care.
• Assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure facility cleanliness.

Skills

Animal Care

Client Communication

Veterinary Procedures

Compassionate Animal Handling

Record Keeping

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

1+ years of Veterinary Technician experience

Job description

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Borash Veterinary 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 you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement.
• Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
  
  

Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full-time position. Flexible Monday through Saturday.

Hospital hours:

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
• Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
• Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice's products, programs, and services.
• Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.
• Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.
• Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of Veterinary Technician 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
  
  

About Borash Veterinary Clinic

At Borash Veterinary Clinic, pet care is our passion. Since 1979, our mission has been to provide the Peabody community, and surrounding areas, with high-quality veterinary services in a welcoming, pet-friendly hospital setting.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary

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