Veterinary Technician — Urgent Care, Full-Time + Benefits

Dorset Street Animal Hospital; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Dorset Street Animal Hospital in South Burlington, Vermont seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our team. This full-time role supports veterinarians in exams, surgery, anesthesia, and patient recovery while delivering compassionate client communication.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of veterinary experience, strong animal handling skills, and knowledge of common illnesses. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), and an employee pet discount.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal care

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Job description

Dorset Street Animal Hospital in South Burlington, Vermont seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our team. This full-time role supports veterinarians in exams, surgery, anesthesia, and patient recovery while delivering compassionate client communication.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of veterinary experience, strong animal handling skills, and knowledge of common illnesses. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), and an employee pet discount.