Veterinary Technician: Growth, Benefits & Flexible Schedule

Pet's Best Friend Veterinary Hospital; Levittown (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Employee pet discounts

Quarterly team bonuses

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Six paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Pets Best Friend Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. This full-time role offers a 4-day work week with rotating Saturday shifts and compensation based on experience.

We value patient care, teamwork, and a positive work environment as we support pets and their families. Ideal candidates bring veterinary experience and a passion for animal welfare, with Fear Free and low-stress handling skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience appropriate to the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant role.
• Veterinary Technician credentials are welcome but not required for Veterinary Assistant candidates.
• A genuine passion for pets and veterinary care.
• Safe and compassionate patient handling and restraint skills.
• Interest in or experience with Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Obtain patient histories, vital signs, and relevant medical information.
• Safely handle and restrain patients using Fear Free and low-stress techniques.
• Assist with diagnostic testing and sample collection based on your experience and training.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for procedures.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as permitted by your role, training, and applicable regulations.
• Assist with surgical and dental procedures based on your experience and credentials.
• Provide attentive and compassionate patient care and monitoring.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients about their pets’ care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient medical records.
• Keep treatment and patient-care areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for the day.
• Anticipate the needs of our veterinarians and teammates to promote efficiency and teamwork.
• Jump in wherever needed to support patients, clients, and coworkers.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Fear Free handling

Low-stress handling

Client communication

Medication administration

Job description

Pets Best Friend Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. This full-time role offers a 4-day work week with rotating Saturday shifts and compensation based on experience.

We value patient care, teamwork, and a positive work environment as we support pets and their families. Ideal candidates bring veterinary experience and a passion for animal welfare, with Fear Free and low-stress handling skills preferred.