Veterinary Technician at Veterinary Practice Partners

High Point, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Care, Client Communication, Veterinary Procedures, Surgical Experience, Animal Handling, Customer Service, Record Keeping, Pharmacy Assistance, Safety Guidelines, Technical Skills, Compassionate Care, Client Education, Emergency Treatments, Laboratory Tests, Anesthesia Administration, Equipment Maintenance

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Skeet Club Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. What to Expect As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with: All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement for full-time employees Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge. Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too. 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today. Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country. Continuing education opportunities for our licensed technicians to grow and thrive in their careers Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Schedule: This is a full-time position. Monday – Friday, 7:50 am – 6:00 pm. Rotating Saturdays 8 am - 12 pm. Key Responsibilities: Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians. Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments. Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice’s products, programs, and services. Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids. Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing. Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication. Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage. Qualifications: At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required. Surgical experience is required. Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions. Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines. About Skeet Club Veterinary Hospital At Skeet Club Veterinary Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care for your pets in a warm and welcoming environment. Our experienced team offers a comprehensive range of services, from preventive wellness exams and vaccinations to advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures. We are committed to treating your furry family members with compassion and personalized attention, ensuring they live happy, healthy lives. Your pet’s health is our priority, and we strive to build lasting relationships with our clients and their beloved companions.

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Technician will provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients. Responsibilities include client communication, animal handling, and maintaining accurate patient records.