Veterinary Technician - Surgical Care & Client Education

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Northwood Animal Hospital is growing our Patient Care Team and seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated and compassionate team. The position offers full-time hours in a 4 x 10 hour shift schedule with rotating Saturdays, based in Springfield, OH.

The ideal candidate is a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, LVMT, RVT) or eligible to sit for VTNE, with strong clinical skills and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, LVMT, RVT) or eligible to sit VTNE.
• Strong technical skills or desire to continue developing clinical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Perform dental prophylaxis, charting, and dental radiographs.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed by the veterinarian.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics.
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments and procedures.
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and at-home care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records.
• Support teammates in delivering exceptional patient and client care.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Anesthesia monitoring

Teamwork

Communication

Education

CVT, LVT, LVMT, RVT eligible

Tools

Dental radiographs

In-house diagnostics

Job description

VCA Northwood Animal Hospital is growing our Patient Care Team and seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated and compassionate team. The position offers full-time hours in a 4 x 10 hour shift schedule with rotating Saturdays, based in Springfield, OH.

The ideal candidate is a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, LVMT, RVT) or eligible to sit for VTNE, with strong clinical skills and a collaborative mindset.