Veterinary Technician - Compassionate Animal Care

Wolf River Animal Hospital; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolf River Animal Hospital seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician to support animal care, exams, and diagnostic procedures. You will assist during surgery, administer medications and vaccines, and help maintain records and equipment in a compassionate, client-focused practice.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, technical skills, and a strong love of animals, with emphasis on safe handling and efficient team collaboration in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge of animal behavior and husbandry.
• Strong documentation and information-analysis abilities.
• Patient, compassionate, and capable of working with animals and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provides animal care by determining animal requirements.
• Assists during operations.
• Feeds and cares for animals.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Maintains records.
• Determines animal requirements by examinations and interviews.
• Completes laboratory tests and studies and diagnostic imaging.
• Takes vital signs and collects samples.
• Administers medications, drugs, and vaccines.
• Bandages and wraps wounds.
• Explains animal status to owners.
• Maintains sterile conditions.
• Keeps a safe, humane environment.

Skills

Knowledge of animal behavior

Animal husbandry

Love of animals

Documentation skills

Analyzing information

Clinical skills

Use of medical technologies

Attention to detail

Patience

Verbal communication

Technical understanding

Job description

Wolf River Animal Hospital seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician to support animal care, exams, and diagnostic procedures. You will assist during surgery, administer medications and vaccines, and help maintain records and equipment in a compassionate, client-focused practice.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, technical skills, and a strong love of animals, with emphasis on safe handling and efficient team collaboration in a clinical setting.