Veterinary Technician: Surgery, Diagnostics, Flexible Schedule + Sign-On

128305 Washington County Vet Hospital and South County Vet Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible schedule

Healthier pets

Job summary

Washington County Veterinary Hospital in Wakefield, Rhode Island, is seeking a full-time veterinary technician to join our modern facility and compassionate team.

The ideal candidate can handle and restrain animals, assist in surgery and recovery, place IV catheters, draw blood, run bloodwork, and operate X-ray and lab equipment. A positive, team-focused attitude is essential to care for pets and educate their owners.

Qualifications

• Previous 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

• Handling and restraining animals properly.
• Rooming patients and assisting in surgery.
• Assisting in surgical recovery and placing IV catheters.
• Drawing blood and running bloodwork.
• X-ray positioning and using laboratory equipment.
• Being a positive and supportive team player.

Skills

Vet tech experience

Industry tools

Animal behavior

Animal handling

Client education

Team player

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

X-ray equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Washington County Veterinary Hospital in Wakefield, Rhode Island, is seeking a full-time veterinary technician to join our modern facility and compassionate team.

The ideal candidate can handle and restrain animals, assist in surgery and recovery, place IV catheters, draw blood, run bloodwork, and operate X-ray and lab equipment. A positive, team-focused attitude is essential to care for pets and educate their owners.