Veterinary Medical Technician

Company Description **This position is a part-time position for weekend hours - only ** Pet accidents, illnesses, and injuries are all unfortunate and seem to always happen at the worst of times when primary care veterinarians are either closed or too busy to see the pet. For these reasons, we are excited to announce that -our new -Priority Pet Urgent Care of Germantown is now open! We are available for urgent care pet needs 7 days a week from 2pm - 10pm. We're looking to hire a passionate and motivated veterinary assistant to ensure the highest quality of medicine is provided. Our new building and state of the art equipment will provide our teams the space and tools they'll need to deliver the best in service and medicine for our community! Check us out - here! Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development! Qualifications We're Looking For: A Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts Availability to work weekends is a requirement for this position. Excellent client communication and medical record management skills Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting. Additional Information **This position is a part-time position for weekend hours - only ** Pay Range: -$19 - $22/hr depending on experience level We offer our staff: Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) - Employee Assistance Program - Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees - Paid Bereavement Program - Paid Parental Leave Program - Competitive Compensation - Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Career Development Opportunities - Referral Bonus Program for most positions! - Additional Benefits May Also Be Available -(i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.) - Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. - *Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: - Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $19 - $22 Hourly