Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Join Bayshore Animal Clinic

Bayshore Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) with at least three years of veterinary experience to join our collaborative general practice team. With more than 25 years serving the community, our AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified, Cat Friendly Practice is committed to exceptional medicine, compassionate patient care, and meaningful client relationships.

If you enjoy surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, advanced patient nursing, and helping teammates grow, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Provide hands-on veterinary nursing and patient care during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, and assist with in-house laboratory diagnostics.
• Support surgical and dental procedures, including anesthesia monitoring, patient preparation, and recovery.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and maintain accurate medical records.
• Educate clients on medications, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and home care.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and support staff to deliver efficient, high-quality patient care.
• Mentor and support veterinary assistants and technicians while sharing clinical knowledge and best practices.
• Help improve hospital workflows, uphold medical protocols, and maintain a positive team environment.

What We're Looking For

• Current Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential required.
• At least 3 years of veterinary technician experience.
• Strong general practice skills, including surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, and patient nursing.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory procedures.
• Excellent communication, organization, and client education skills.
• A collaborative, dependable approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.
• Commitment to patient safety, Fear Free handling, and continued professional development.

Preferred:

Experience mentoring or training veterinary team members, advanced anesthesia monitoring, or working in an AAHA-accredited practice.

Physical and Working Environment Requirements

Veterinary medicine is hands-on, physical, and unpredictable. Team members must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching throughout the workday
• Safely lifting, carrying, restraining, and transferring animals of varying sizes
• Performing repetitive tasks, including cleaning, stocking, and maintaining equipment
• Working around animal dander, bodily fluids, veterinary medications, and cleaning products
• Using appropriate PPE and following safety and infection-control protocols
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients, clients, and team members

Why Build Your Career at Bayshore Animal Clinic?

Your growth matters here. At Bayshore Animal Clinic, your skills, experience, and voice matter. Join an established, award-winning veterinary hospital where you can deliver high-quality patient care, collaborate with a supportive team, and continue developing your clinical expertise.

What You Can Expect:

• Clinical Growth and Continuing Education: Opportunities to expand your knowledge, strengthen technical skills, and pursue continuing education and professional development.
• Mentorship and Leadership Opportunities: Share your experience, support developing veterinary professionals, and explore opportunities to grow into greater clinical responsibility and leadership.
• A Network of Veterinary Professionals: Connect with colleagues and resources across IPC hospitals, creating opportunities to learn from other teams, share knowledge, and explore future career paths.
• A Culture That Values Veterinary Technicians: Bring your clinical perspective to patient care, team collaboration, and improvements in hospital workflows.
• Recognized Standards of Care: Practice within an AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified, and Cat Friendly Practice that prioritizes patient wellbeing and thoughtful, compassionate care.
• Comprehensive Benefits for Eligible Full-Time Team Members: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; 401(k) with company match; life and disability coverage; employee assistance resources; and pet care discounts.
• Support for Your Future: Build on your experience, develop new strengths, and pursue a career path that aligns with your professional goals within Bayshore and the broader IPC network.
• Student Loan Assistance Through IPC's Head Start Program: Eligible recent veterinary technician graduates may qualify for up to $4,000 per year in student loan assistance for three years, helping make the transition from school to a rewarding veterinary career more manageable. This program is designed to support eligible full-time hires within three years of graduation.

Your experience makes a difference.

If you're ready to contribute your expertise, help elevate patient care, and continue growing as a veterinary professional, we'd love to meet you.

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