Veterinary Technician — Care, Surgery & Lab (Benefits)

Skippack Animal Hospital; Skippack (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off and 401(k)

Job summary

Skippack Animal Hospital in Skippack, PA is hiring a full-time or part-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and excellent service to clients. Ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures.

This role supports veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery; handles and restrains animals safely; performs lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement; maintains medical records and assists with

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience and surgical experience required.
• 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

Veterinary experience

Surgical exposure

Animal handling

Client communication

Labs and radiographs

Education

1+ year veterinary experience

Tools

Lab work

Radiographs

IV catheter placement

Job description

Skippack Animal Hospital in Skippack, PA is hiring a full-time or part-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and excellent service to clients. Ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures.

This role supports veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery; handles and restrains animals safely; performs lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement; maintains medical records and assists with