Veterinary Technician – General Practice

COVE Animal Health; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Education Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Continuing education paid time off

Medical dental and vision insurance

Mental health services

Pet adoption reimbursement

401k with employer match

Pet care discount

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital in Plymouth Meeting, PA, is seeking a General Practice Veterinary Technician who is compassionate, skilled, and eager to grow within a fast-paced, collaborative team.

You will assist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, lab work, venipuncture and catheter placement, while supporting client communication, education and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, skilled technician; eager to contribute to patient care excellence.
• CVTLVTRVT licensure preferred.
• Strong communication skills for client education and team collaboration.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with routine general practice procedures, exams, diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, lab work, venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Support patient intake, client communication and education on treatments.
• Prepare patients for appointments, review medical history and diagnostics.
• Administer and monitor medications, ensuring safe and accurate patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support seamless case management.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and fellow technicians to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Client education

Multitasking

Education

CVTLVTRVT licensure

Job description

Are you a compassionate skilled technician ready to make an impact in a fast paced collaborative environment At Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital were seeking a General Practice Veterinary Technician who is eager to grow contribute to patient care excellence and be a part of a supportive team that feels like family If youre passionate about mentorship communication and supporting both clients and coworkers wed love to connect with you

Who We Are

Located in Plymouth Meeting PA Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital is a multi service animal hospital offering general practice specialty services 247 emergency care boarding grooming daycare and rehabilitation We're known for our long standing commitment to client relationships high quality medicine and a team first culture where every voice matters.

Our Mission

Rooted in over six decades of veterinary excellence our mission is to enhance the lives of pets and their families by delivering thoughtful collaborative and high quality care.

What You’ll Do

As a Veterinary Technician General Practice at Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital you will be an essential part of our team. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting veterinarians with routine general practice procedures exams diagnostics anesthesia monitoring lab work venipuncture and catheter placement Support with patient intake client communication and education on treatments Preparing patients for appointments including reviewing and interpreting bloodwork medical history and diagnostics Administering and monitoring medications ensuring safe and accurate patient care Communicating effectively and empathetically with clients during consultations discharges and follow up updates Maintaining accurate patient records and supporting seamless case management Collaborating closely with veterinarians and fellow technicians to ensure comprehensive patient care Supporting other hospital teams as needed once duties are complete.

Anticipated Schedule

This is a full time position with the following schedule Four 10 hour shifts with one weekend day.

Compensation

Starting at 1800hour commensurate with experience and licensure.

Whats in It for You

At Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital we take care of our team in the same way we care for our patients wholeheartedly. We offer:

• Supportive culture with social events & team building activities
• Competitive paid time off & holiday pay
• Paid volunteer time off
• Education Assistance Program & tuition reimbursement
• Career growth & training opportunities supported by our dedicated Education and Development team
• Continuing education paid time off and allowance
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
• Mental health focused services to ensure you thrive both personally and professionally
• Pet adoption reimbursement
• 401k plan with a strong employer match
• Significant employee pet care discount
• Annual uniform allowance so youre always prepared for the next case

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking Veterinary Technicians who thrive when caring for animals solving problems under pressure and working collaboratively. Our ideal candidate has CVTLVTRVT licensure preferred Solid understanding of veterinary medical terminology medications and disease processes Strong communication skills for client education and team collaboration Ability to prioritize stay organized and multitask in a fast paced environment A commitment to providing exceptional patient and client care.