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Veterinary Technician

Skippack, PAOnsitePart TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 26 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Veterinary Technician
  • animal care
  • client communication
  • veterinary procedures
  • veterinary experience
  • surgical experience
  • handle animals
  • DEA
  • OSHA
  • hospital safety guidelines

Nice to have

  • exotic mammals

Role summary

Skippack Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time or part-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The role involves supporting veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, handling animals compassionately, performing technical duties like lab work and radiography, and maintaining medical records. Qualifications include at least 1 year of veterinary and surgical experience, safe animal handling abilities, knowledge of common diseases, and familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines. The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Veterinary Technician

Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Full-time and part-time hours available. The hospital is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Rotating schedule with alternating 3-day and 4-day workweeks.

Skippack Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time or part-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 a Vet Tech with Skippack Animal Hospital

  • A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

    • Key Responsibilities:

  • Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
  • Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
  • Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
  • Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
  • Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
  • Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

    • Qualifications:

  • At least 1 year of veterinary experience and surgical experience 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 Skippack Animal Hospital

    Skippack Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary facility serving dogs, cats, and exotic mammals in Skippack, PA. Our mission is to provide the most comprehensive and personalized care for our highly-valued clients and their pets in a warm and welcoming state-of-the-art facility. Our professional and courteous staff is committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative care, and health-related educational opportunities.

    We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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