Veterinary Technician Assistant

PetMedic Edgewater is looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Technician or Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves learning, and wants to make a real impact on both patients and teammates. Our hospital combines the excitement of urgent care with a collaborative culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. Every day brings a variety of medical cases, from wound care and lacerations to toxicities, gastrointestinal illness, respiratory disease, and urgent diagnostics. All of this without the overnight shifts or holidays. Whether you're an experienced assistant looking to expand your skills or someone with a strong veterinary foundation eager to grow, you'll be supported by an experienced leadership team and doctors who love to teach. A Schedule You'll Actually Love One of the biggest things our team tells us they appreciate is our scheduling. Consistent schedule planned well in advance Perfect schedule for online college students Tentative schedule built for the entire year Plan vacations, childcare, appointments, and life with confidence Three-day weekend every other weekend, and the potential to have 8 weeks of vacation/year Flexible PTO that complements your predictable schedule We believe excellent patient care starts with a team that has time to rest. Grow Your Veterinary Career & Make a Difference Whether you're looking to sharpen your clinical skills or take the next step toward becoming a Veterinary Technician, we'll help you get there. PetMedic Edgewater is proud to be an approved Penn Foster Veterinary Technician externship site, allowing aspiring veterinary technicians to complete their required clinical externships while working alongside our experienced medical team. We invest heavily in mentorship and professional development. If you're someone who wants to become stronger every month, not just every year, you'll fit right in. We're also deeply involved in our community through high school educational STEM programs, veterinary student mentorship, community concert and festival participation, and neighborhood outreach because we believe veterinary medicine extends beyond our hospital walls and into the homes of our patients. We Celebrate the Good Stuff We're passionate about exceptional veterinary medicine, but we also believe a great workplace should be fun.Expect birthday celebrations, graduation parties, holiday decorating contests, surprise treats, team outings, milestone celebrations, and plenty of reasons to smile. We celebrate our people because they're what make this hospital special. If you're someone who enjoys building genuine connections with your coworkers and celebrating each other's successes, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do No two days are ever the same. Responsibilities include: Assist veterinarians with outpatient urgent care appointments and treatments Safely restrain dogs and cats for examinations and procedures Obtain patient histories and accurate vital signs Perform phlebotomy for blood sample collection Collect urine samples Administer medications (PO, SQ, IM, IV) Perform laboratory diagnostics including CBC, chemistry panels, electrolytes, and urinalysis Take high-quality full-body digital radiographs Calculate medication dosages and prepare treatments Fill prescriptions and review discharge instructions with clients Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area Communicate compassionately with clients during stressful situations Support grieving clients during quality of life assessments We're Looking For Someone Who Has at least 1 year of veterinary experience in-clinic (or equivalent veterinary education) Loves learning and welcomes coaching Loves to celebrate! We throw many parties and support our team through lifes many ecx Stays calm and organized during busy shifts #J-18808-Ljbffr PetMedic - Edgewater