Veterinary Technician: Growth, Patient Care & Team Impact

Dewittvets; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Mental health resources

Generous paid time off

Job summary

AmeriVet is seeking a Veterinary Technician to greet clients and patients, assist veterinarians with routine and urgent appointments, and help with procedures, diagnostics, and hospital care. You will document visits, restrain patients, and input data into medical records.

The role includes in-hospital treatments, client education, and a collaborative team environment with onboarding support. Flexible Saturdays are available in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary technician experience preferred.
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Diagnostic imaging and in-house labs.
• Strong communication and client education skills.
• Flexible schedule availability including rotating Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments or walk-ins and obtain weight and vital signs.
• Document patient visits by obtaining and recording thorough histories.
• Assist veterinarians with appointments and euthanasia under supervision.
• Perform patient restraint, collect samples, handle and dispense medications, and input data.
• Educate clients, relay test results, and discuss preventive care.
• Provide in-hospital treatments including injections and IV therapies; keep patients clean and fed as directed.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain a positive work environment and assist with onboarding new staff.
• Keep the hospital neat and clean; perform regular cleaning.
• Participate in ongoing training and hospital improvement initiatives

Skills

Venipuncture/IV catheter placement

Patient restraint and treatments

Diagnostic imaging

In-house labs

Strong communication

Tools

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Job description

AmeriVet is seeking a Veterinary Technician to greet clients and patients, assist veterinarians with routine and urgent appointments, and help with procedures, diagnostics, and hospital care. You will document visits, restrain patients, and input data into medical records.

The role includes in-hospital treatments, client education, and a collaborative team environment with onboarding support. Flexible Saturdays are available in a fast-paced clinical setting.