Pets Furst Urgent Care is a 4.5 doctor urgent care in Langhorne, PA, open from 8am-8pm, 7 days a week to our patients and their families. We’re happy to serve Bucks County and surrounding communities and offer walk-in appointments for vaccines, wellness exams, in house diagnostics, x-rays, and surgery. Our goal is to help fill the gap between primary care veterinarians and hospital emergency rooms with the highest quality urgent care in the area!
Veterinary Technician (unlicensed) | Pets Furst Urgent Care | Langhorne, Pennsylvania
Compensation : $25–$30/hour, commensurate with licensure and experience
Position Summary:
The Veterinary Technician plays a vital role inassistingveterinarians and the medical support teamtoensurethe delivery of high-quality, compassionate care to pets and their families. This positionis responsible forperforming a variety of technical, clinical, and client education duties that enhance efficiency, promote a safe and collaborative hospital environment, and elevate the overall client experience. The Veterinary Technician alsoassistsinmaintainingconsistent, excellent medical standards and operational flow.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized patients, including IV catheter placement, CRI management, medication administration, feeding tube placement, and ongoing monitoring.
- Prepare,monitor, and recover patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout all phases of care.
- Assistveterinarians during examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures, providing proper restraint, preparation, and patient monitoring.
- Perform laboratory diagnostics including urinalysis, hematology,fecals, and cytology; accurately document, interpret, and communicate results asappropriate.
- Operate andmaintaindiagnostic equipment, including radiology and ultrasound systems, in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed,maintainingstrict compliance with DEA, OSHA, and hospital regulations.
- Maintainaccuratedaily controlled drug logs and ensure proper handling, storage, and documentation of controlled substances.
- Create, review, and enter treatment plans accurately in the medical record system.
- Support hospital operations throughaccuratemedical recordkeeping, charge entry, and chart auditing.
- Provide compassionate, clear client education related to preventative care, treatment plans, medications, products, and nutritional recommendations.
- Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment and surgical areas, ensuring sterile conditions for medical and surgical procedures.
- Monitor inventory levels, rotate stock, andassistwith ordering medical supplies as needed.
- Promote a positive and professional workplace culture through effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration across departments.
- Ensure all duties are performedin accordance withstate practice acts, legal requirements, and hospital policies.
- Performadditionalduties as assigned based on hospital needs.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of two years of experience as a Veterinary Technician preferred.
- Demonstratedproficiencyin anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, laboratory procedures, radiology, and dentistry.
- Basic computer literacy, including the ability to navigate practice management software and use Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communicationand organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Maintains professionalism, composure, and sound judgment in emotionally charged or high-stress situations.
- Capable ofmultitasking in a fast-paced setting whilemaintainingaccuracy and attention to detail.
- Compassionate and committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service.
- Able to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 150 pounds.
- Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.
Hours:
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations
Compensation and Benefits:
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible toparticipatein our401(k) retirementplan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.