Veterinary Technician: Four-Day Week, No Nights or Holidays

Animal Care Veterinary Hospital - Clearfield; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Animal Care Clearfield is hiring a Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role with a four-day workweek and no nights, weekends, or holidays. Salary is negotiable based on experience, with comprehensive benefits and tuition support.

The clinic emphasizes work-life balance, mentorship, and professional growth, offering 401(k) matching, paid leave, and employee pet discounts. Join a team known for compassionate patient care and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant experience
• Licensure welcomed but not required
• Strong animal-handling and patient-care skills
• Confidence assisting with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory procedures, and diagnostic imaging appropriate to your skill level
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
• Strong communication and client-education skills
• Compassion and empathy for patients, clients, coworkers, and yourself
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a busy environment
• Reliability, organization, and good time-management skills

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients
• Safely handle and restrain patients while prioritizing their comfort and well-being
• Obtain patient histories, vital signs, and relevant medical information
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection based on experience and skill level
• Collect and process laboratory samples and assist with in-house diagnostic testing
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs and maintain imaging standards
• Support surgical procedures, including patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
• Monitor patient vital signs and communicate changes promptly to the veterinarian
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient charts
• Educate clients with compassion and clarity regarding medications, treatments, preventive care, and discharge instructions
• Keep treatment and exam areas clean, stocked, organized, and ready for patient care
• Anticipate the needs of veterinarians and teammates to promote efficiency and exceptional patient care

Skills

Veterinary Technician experience

Veterinary Assistant experience

Strong animal-handling skills

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary Technician licensure welcomed

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory procedures

Job description

Animal Care Clearfield is hiring a Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role with a four-day workweek and no nights, weekends, or holidays. Salary is negotiable based on experience, with comprehensive benefits and tuition support.

The clinic emphasizes work-life balance, mentorship, and professional growth, offering 401(k) matching, paid leave, and employee pet discounts. Join a team known for compassionate patient care and collaboration.