Veterinary Technician — Sign-On Bonus & Career Growth

Sawtooth Animal Center, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Calm app access and 24/7 EAP

CE stipends and career development

Job summary

Sawtooth Animal Center is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support hospital operations by providing dedicated veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients, with a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience.

Join a collaborative team at Sawtooth Animal Center with opportunities for professional growth, a Day Shift schedule, and a competitive pay range of $17–$28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or GED
• Greet and assist clients and patients
• Triage patients and communicate concerns to the medical team
• Assist veterinarians with patient care, including medication administration and restraint
• Prepare and maintain treatment areas and equipment
• Clean, stock, and maintain kennels and hospital facilities
• Follow hospital protocols for patient care, safety, and sanitation

Responsibilities

• 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; aids as directed by the veterinarian
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration
• Obtain and verify medications
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice

Skills

Greet and assist clients

Triage patients

Assist veterinarians with patient care

Prepare treatment areas

Clean and sterilize facilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sawtooth Animal Center is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support hospital operations by providing dedicated veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients, with a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience.

Join a collaborative team at Sawtooth Animal Center with opportunities for professional growth, a Day Shift schedule, and a competitive pay range of $17–$28 per hour.