Registered Veterinary Technician

Job Summary We are looking to add a full-time or part-time Veterinary Assistant/Technician to our team. All positions are required to be available weekends and holidays as we are open every day of the year! Requirements High School diploma or GED and previous veterinary assistant experience Must have ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff Weekend and holiday work required Must function well independently and as a team‑member RVT License in good standing Comfortable with restraint of fractious dogs and cats Ability to lift 40 pounds Computer skills (Avimark and/or Idexx Analyzers knowledge a plus) Minimum 2 years Customer Service Registered Veterinary Technician Do you love making a difference for animals and their owners? Do you want the excitement and challenge of working in a fast‑paced environment? Looking to enhance your technical skills? This is your opportunity to be challenged with interesting and diverse cases. A skilled veterinary technician is a crucial component to the success of any veterinary practice as they directly affect the Doctors ability to diagnose and treat our patients. The ideal candidate will have excellent client communication skills, be proficient in all areas of anesthesia, and have a strong work ethic. Responsibilities Monitors animal health and well‑being; evaluates animal health, reports abnormal conditions, monitors and provides clinical treatments as directed by veterinarian, program management or designee Documents, organizes and maintains timely records in the resource software system Provides technical services and support to staff Animal restraint – canine, feline and exotic (fractious/non‑fractious) Administers special treatments and diets as directed by attending veterinarian Performs diagnostic sample collection and tracks results Assists in handling, healthcare, husbandry, sampling and surgical techniques Sample procurement including phlebotomy, tissue collection, and urine collection Performs injection techniques, dosing, and anesthesia Under the direction of the clinical veterinarians, duties may include suturing, wound management, bandaging, and diagnostic procedures Ensures compliance with required regulations and consistently follows program and institutional procedures and policies Other related duties as assigned such as dental cleaning, dental radiographs, dental CT imaging, ultrasound etc. Proficient in IV catheter placement, gathering and running lab samples, administering injections (IV, IM and SQ), monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment as well as maintaining accurate patient medical records Experience as a veterinary hospital employee Benefits 401(k) and 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Holidays Overtime Weekend availability Experience RVT: 1 year (Required) License/Certification RVT License (Preferred) Job Details Job Type: Full‑time Salary: $27.00 – $32.00 per hour Work Location: One location #J-18808-Ljbffr Tama Veterinary Hospital