Veterinary Technician

Who We Are Northeast Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician! Position Details Role: Experienced Veterinary Technician Status: Full-time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience Schedule: 4-day workweeks Benefits Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Flexible compensation, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account, 529 Savings Plan, Tuition Support Program, and referral bonuses help support your goals today and in the future. Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, paid parental leave for eligible employees, Sick Time / Paid Time Off, and valuable pet care benefits help support your well-being both at work and beyond. Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards, professional development opportunities, continuing education support, state license and VTNE fee reimbursement, uniform allowance, and access to the TechLife community help you continue building your veterinary career. Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and a hospital committed to helping team members develop their skills to their fullest potential. Looking for a Veterinary Technician role where your technical skills are fully utilized and your contribution directly improves patient care? Northeast Animal Hospital is looking for a compassionate, organized, and highly engaged Veterinary Technician to join our team. Working under the guidance of our veterinarians and operations team, you’ll play an essential role in helping our doctors provide efficient, high-quality medicine. From anesthesia and surgery to laboratory diagnostics, radiology, dentistry, pharmacy, client education, and patient nursing care, this is a hands‑on position with opportunities to use and strengthen a broad range of veterinary skills. We believe Veterinary Technicians should be supported as they continue developing professionally. If you show an interest in areas such as radiology, dentistry, anesthesia, or another aspect of veterinary medicine, continuing education and additional training are encouraged. Why You’ll Love It Here A highly utilized Veterinary Technician role with broad clinical responsibilities Hands-on experience with surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and patient care Opportunities to strengthen your technical skills through training and continuing education A collaborative environment where Veterinary Technicians work closely with doctors and support staff A hospital committed to compassionate, efficient, high-quality patient care Opportunities to develop specialized interests in areas such as dentistry, radiology, and anesthesiology A workplace where initiative, teamwork, organization, and professional growth are valued What You’ll Do Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, medications, equipment, and supplies for appointments and procedures Safely and compassionately handle and restrain patients during examinations, treatments, and procedures Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, surgical procedures, and patient care Prepare patients for surgery, assist with anesthesia, monitor patients throughout procedures, and provide post‑operative support and recovery care Perform safety checks on anesthesia equipment and maintain surgical supplies and instruments Clean, pack, sterilize, and autoclave surgical instruments and materials Administer injections, medications, fluids, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples Perform in‑house laboratory testing, including fecal testing, urinalysis, skin scrapings, heartworm testing, FeLV/FIV testing, glucose testing, and other diagnostics Prepare samples and documentation for outside laboratories and maintain accurate laboratory records Obtain and process radiographs while following established safety procedures Perform dental cleanings, ear care, nail trims, routine suture removal, and other technician procedures as directed Monitor patient vital signs, treatments, medications, intake, output, and overall condition Provide attentive nursing care to hospitalized and post‑operative patients Admit and discharge patients and provide clear client education regarding medications, treatments, home care, and follow‑up instructions Complete client callbacks and accurately document communications in the medical record Assist with appointments by obtaining patient histories, weights, temperatures, preventive‑care information, and diagnostic samples Educate clients regarding preventive care, vaccines, heartworm prevention, flea control, nutrition, medications, and hospital recommendations Accurately dispense prescription medications and maintain controlled drug logs Maintain accurate patient records, treatment documentation, and charges Monitor and maintain inventory, rotate stock, check expiration dates, and notify management when supplies need to be ordered Support front‑desk and Pet Care Coordinator responsibilities when needed Maintain clean, stocked, organized exam rooms, treatment areas, laboratory spaces, and medical equipment Follow OSHA, radiology, biohazard, controlled‑drug, and hospital safety protocols What You’ll Bring A compassionate and professional approach to patients and clients Strong veterinary nursing and technical skills Confidence assisting with anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and patient care Safe and effective animal‑handling and restraint skills Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate medical documentation Excellent client communication and education skills The ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities calmly and efficiently A strong understanding of medication preparation, dispensing, and documentation The ability to follow established protocols while using sound judgment and initiative A collaborative, team‑first mindset and willingness to help coworkers as needed Dependability, punctuality, and professionalism A willingness to ask questions whenever you are unsure of a task or procedure A commitment to continued learning and professional growth The Extras You’ll Actually Feel A role designed to utilize your veterinary technician skills to their fullest potential Hands‑on exposure to a wide range of clinical and technical responsibilities Opportunities to develop expertise in areas that interest you Continuing education and training support in specialties such as radiology, dentistry, and anesthesia Meaningful client relationships built through education, communication, and follow‑up care The satisfaction of helping doctors work efficiently while directly improving the quality of patient care A workplace where initiative, teamwork, and continued growth are encouraged Financial Benefits Benefits You Can’t Beat A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Account (full‑time only) 529 Savings Plan Tuition Support Program (full‑time only) Referral Bonus Program Wellness Benefits Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full‑time only) Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short‑and‑long‑term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child life insurance (full‑time only) Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full‑time employees only; available after one year of service. In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.) Sick Time / Paid Time Off Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets Pet discounts on services and products Pet food discount program Professional Growth & Recognition Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program State license reimbursement VTNE exam fee reimbursement Continuing education allowance Professional development opportunities TechLife Professional Development Program Uniform allowance Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full‑time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program If you’re ready for a Veterinary Technician role where you can use a wide range of technical skills, continue developing professionally, and play an essential role in providing exceptional patient and client care, we’d love to hear from you. Join Northeast Animal Hospital and continue building a veterinary career where your knowledge, initiative, compassion, and dedication truly make a difference. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Northeast Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vetcor