Veterinary Technician - Patient Care & Surgery Support

PetVet Care Centers; Morton (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

CE stipends and career development

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital in Morton, PA is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team. Earn a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience, and support hospital operations with dedicated veterinary care and exceptional service.

The team values a Culture of Care and offers local autonomy with national support, career development, and a collaborative environment focused on pets and people.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Willing to train the right candidate.
• Preferably with experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, caring for patients and maintaining medical records.
• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients.
• Maintain patient records by documenting conditions, reactions and changes; update the database accurately and timely.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed by the veterinarian.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital in Morton, PA is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team. Earn a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience, and support hospital operations with dedicated veterinary care and exceptional service.

The team values a Culture of Care and offers local autonomy with national support, career development, and a collaborative environment focused on pets and people.