Certified Veterinary TechnicianActon Animal Hospital • Acton, California, United States
Certified Veterinary Technician
Acton Animal Hospital
- Acton, California, United States
- Acton, California, United States
À propos
Our team is looking to incorporate one to two certified veterinary technicians for all duties found in a small animal general practice. In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing excellent care for pets and their owners.
In addition to excellent medical care, we pride ourselves on client education and a supportive work environment. Your expertise and finesse in handling sick visits, wellness check ups, surgery, laser therapy appointments, a fear free approach, and more is what interests us. Continued growth is a core part of meeting and maintaining the level of care our community expects from Acton Animal Hospital.
To help achieve this goal, we strive for a supportive and accommodating work place with opportunities to grow through flexible hours, compensated continued education opportunities, and sharing knowledge and ideas between doctors and technicians alike.
Your work-life balance is important to us. We encourage each employee to maintain it through a 34-36 hour work week for full time employees and an emphasis on leaving on time. The scheduled lunch break is well respected. These habits serve to provide a predictable schedule for all. This concept helps maintain the interest in your work while being able to enjoy a personal life.
We hope you will consider joining our outstanding team and look forward to hearing from you.
*Duties*
* Assist veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
* Perform laboratory tests, including blood work and urinalysis.
* Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
* Monitor animal vital signs and behavior during procedures.
* Prepare animals for surgery, including anesthesia induction and recovery.
* Maintain accurate medical records and documentation for each patient.
* Provide education to pet owners on animal care and health maintenance.
* Handle and restrain animals safely during examinations and treatments.
* Operate diagnostic equipment such as X-ray machines.
* Ensure cleanliness and organization of the clinic environment.
*Experience*
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
* Proficient in small animal handling techniques.
* Knowledge of laboratory procedures related to veterinary medicine.
* Understanding of animal physiology and veterinary terminology.
* Experience with animal catheterization and critical care practices.
* Familiarity with X-ray techniques and equipment operation.
* Strong skills in animal restraint, ideally fear free, and general animal care.
* Previous experience as a CVT is highly desirable.
If you are passionate about animal health and welfare, possess the necessary skills, and are eager to contribute to a team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* License reimbursement
* Paid parental leave
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Uniform allowance
Ability to Commute:
* Acton, MA 01720 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Acton, MA 01720: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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