Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Oaklawn Animal Hospital in Cranston, RI

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas Perform physical assessments and record your observations Keep furry friends calm and still during procedures (sometimes using chin scratches!) Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients Explain necessary follow‑up and home‑care instructions Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (be comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids) Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery Our Comprehensive Benefit Package Includes Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling Continuing education allowance and professional development support Mental Health Resources Company paid bonding leave or applicable state-provided bonding leave Perks for Your Pets Too! Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) preferred but not required Prior leadership or management experience required Must have a positive attitude and be a team player Diagnostics (Radiographs, ECG, Blood Pressure, Venipuncture) Placing IV Catheters Administering treatments Assisting and monitoring patients during surgery Providing emergency and critical care to patients Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

FOR RHODE ISLAND APPLICANTS

IF YOU PROVIDE FALSE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR ABILITY TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB, WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONS, YOU MAY BE BARRED FROM FILING A CLAIM UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Learn more about our career opportunities at: #J-18808-Ljbffr Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education