Veterinary Technician

Job Description

We are looking to hire an experienced veterinary technician to provide compassionate patient care and positive client experiences. The veterinary technician will provide acute/critical care nursing, triage patients, coordinate their care, and provide them with care before and after surgery by taking their vitals, performing phlebotomy duties, and providing intramuscular (IM), intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous (SQ) injections. You will discuss treatments and disease processes with clients, systematize and track patient diagnostics, and communicate with clients, veterinarians and pharmacies regarding patients' needs.


To ensure success in this position, you need to be meticulous and compassionate to provide patients with the highest level of care. Preferred applicants are motivated, empathetic and detail-oriented.

Veterinary Technician Responsibilities:

• Triaging patients and taking their vitals, and acquiring patient history and other information from clients.
• Assisting with diagnostic procedures.
• Discussing treatment plans and estimates, and payment options with clients.
• Acquiring cephalic, saphenous, and jugular blood samples.
• Inserting IV catheters, and monitoring anesthesia, ventilators, and fluid therapy.
• Processing specimens in the in-house laboratory and submitting specimens to outside laboratories.
• Entering patients' service charges into the computer database and keeping accurate patient records.
• Explaining patient instructions to clients and sharing educational materials.

Veterinary Technician Requirements:

• 1+ year of work experience as a veterinary technician.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong affinity for animals.
• Outstanding people skills.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Undeterred by being scratched and bitten by patients.
• Team player.
• Associate degree in veterinary technology from an accredited school. (PREFERRED NOT REQUIRED)

Benefits:
• A comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts in hospital

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:
• We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.