Veterinary Technician

PetVet Care Centers - Nashua, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Nashua, NH

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Veterinary Technician at PetVet Care Centers plays a crucial role in supporting hospital operations by delivering high-quality veterinary care and exceptional service to both patients and clients. This position involves a variety of responsibilities, including patient examinations, medication administration, surgical assistance, and maintaining medical records, all aimed at ensuring the health and well-being of animals in a veterinary setting.

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 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, ensuring that patients have food and water, and clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment.
• Observe patients for clinical signs of disease and maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes.
• Communicate with pet owners about the status of the patient as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and performing preventive maintenance.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, and verify and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by State.
• Knowledge of the preparation, monitoring, and recovery of pets receiving surgery, as well as basic pet nursing.
• Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in specialty medical areas such as dentistry, dermatology, emergency care, imaging, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, and surgery.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals and potentially hazardous materials.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $42K - $53.2K per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.