Veterinary Technician at Veterinary Practice Partners

Middletown, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

26.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Communication, Client Education, Customer Service, Animal Handling, Facility Maintenance, Record Keeping, Pharmacy Assistance, Safety Skills, Veterinary Procedures, Compassionate Care, Medical Knowledge, Surgical Assistance, Anesthesia Administration, Patient Monitoring, Laboratory Tests, Emergency Treatments

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Londonderry Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant 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 mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with: All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, and retirement. 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: $18-$26 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Schedule: This is a full-time position, averaging 30 hours per week. The hospital is open Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am – 7:30 pm, and Friday, 7:30 – 5:30 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: Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) certification in PA is preferred. 1+ years of veterinary 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 Londonderry Animal Hospital Londonderry Animal Hospital, located in Middletown, PA, provides comprehensive veterinary care, treating pets as part of the family. They offer a wide range of services, from routine wellness exams to more specialized care, ensuring pets receive the best treatment. With a dedicated and experienced team, the hospital focuses on high-quality care in a welcoming environment, emphasizing the health and well-being of pets while fostering strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

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