Certified Veterinary Technician

Certified Veterinary Technician / Technician Assistant Brookville, Pa Jefferson Animal Clinic, located in Brookville, Pa, has an opening for a full‑time experienced veterinary assistant or certified veterinary technician to join our team. Our fast‑paced small animal practice is searching for candidates who are compassionate, patient‑focused, team players who can multitask and have excellent communication skills. We use our assistants and technicians to their full potential and provide training to increase technical skills. We believe in a Whole Person Approach to our veterinary teams, which includes a living wage for all team members, best‑in‑class benefits, mental health support, continuous education, and revenue sharing participation. All positions come with growth opportunities—whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better serve your community, we tailor plans for each team member’s career journey. Duties and Responsibilities Check patient medical records for past histories and enter treatments and charges in the computer. Restrain animals for the veterinarian as required. Maintain client educational material efficiently. Draw blood, access veins quickly, and minimize patient discomfort to perform testing procedures. Perform specimen testing procedures accurately on blood, urine, or other samples according to medical orders using all related equipment and computers. Assist the veterinarian with in‑patient care, daily treatments, maintaining and calculating IV fluids, and drawing blood samples as requested. Perform anesthesia induction and monitoring. Dispense medication and feed patients as directed. Communicate with patients’ owners by describing medication, possible complications, and warnings. Utilize the computer system to enter and reference patient information. Perform necessary lab work such as x‑rays, CBCs, blood profiles, urinalysis, heartworm tests, FELV/FIV tests, and fecal tests. Document test results and deliver them to appropriate personnel promptly. Prepare specimens for mailing to laboratories according to practice requirements. Schedule and/or perform routine maintenance of testing equipment. Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms at all times. Set laboratory standards, change operations, and provide training to staff as required. Assist in animal care as needed. Handle all tasks associated with x‑ray process, including entry of patient information, proper positioning of animals, and preparing forms to be e‑mailed or referred as needed. Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients. Perform departmental housekeeping duties. Admit and discharge patients. Takes, processes, and logs prescription refills in‑house, calls out pharmacy, and handles online pharmacy. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods. Other duties as assigned. Denotes an essential function. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, multitask, think quickly on their feet, and develop positive working relationships with clients and co‑workers. Skills The technician must have skills and knowledge on how to perform dental cleanings, charting teeth abnormalities, anesthesia induction and monitoring, surgical preparation, intravenous catheter placement, vaccination administration, venipuncture, in‑house lab work, and filling prescriptions. The new team member must work well with others as well as independently, take initiative, and thrive in a busy work environment. Education/Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of Pennsylvania is required. Benefits Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program Best‑in‑class medical, vision, and dental insurance Short‑term and long‑term disability Life insurance 401(k) with match Paid time offFree continuing education Mental health support And more #J-18808-Ljbffr