Veterinary Technician | Growth & Sign-On Bonus

Dewittvets; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Veterinary Hospital in Wakefield, RI is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our growing team. You’ll handle and restrain animals, assist in surgery and recovery, place IV catheters, draw blood, run bloodwork, and operate lab equipment.

Experience with radiography and patient care is required. We offer a competitive hourly rate up to $30 with sign-on bonus eligibility up to $3,500 based on experience and anesthesia exposure.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician.
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of animal behavior and healthcare.
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint.
• Passion for working with animals and their owners.
• Understand the importance of client education.
• Team Player willing to continue to learn.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Properly handling and restraining animals.
• Rooming patients and assisting in surgery and recovery.
• Placing IV catheters and drawing blood.
• Running bloodwork and using laboratory equipment.
• Working with x-ray and proper positioning.

Skills

Experience as Veterinary Technician

Animal handling

Communication

Client education

Job description

Washington County Veterinary Hospital in Wakefield, RI is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our growing team. You’ll handle and restrain animals, assist in surgery and recovery, place IV catheters, draw blood, run bloodwork, and operate lab equipment.

Experience with radiography and patient care is required. We offer a competitive hourly rate up to $30 with sign-on bonus eligibility up to $3,500 based on experience and anesthesia exposure.