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Veterinary Technician

South Burlington, VTOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 16 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Veterinary Technician
  • animal care
  • client communication
  • veterinary procedures
  • patient care
  • exams
  • surgery
  • anesthesia
  • recovery
  • handle animals

Nice to have

  • common disease states
  • patient conditions

Role summary

Dorset Street Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician in South Burlington, Vermont, to provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients. The role involves supporting veterinarians with various procedures, handling animals compassionately, communicating with clients, performing technical duties like lab work and radiographs, and maintaining medical records. The position requires at least 1 year of veterinary experience and knowledge of safety guidelines. The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Veterinary Technician

Salary: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full time position. Our hospital is open 8am–8pm, seven days a week. This position includes a mix of weekday and weekend shifts, with some evening shifts required.

Dorset Street Animal 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

  • 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.
  • 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 Dorset Street Animal Hospital

    Dorset Street Animal Hospital is a brand new Urgent Care Veterinary practice in South Burlington, Vermont, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for dogs and cats across the greater Burlington area. As the sister hospital to Onion River Animal Hospital in Berlin, we recently expanded our services to include walk-in urgent care, giving Vermont pet owners a trusted place to turn when their pets need prompt attention. We believe in practicing excellent medicine, supporting our team with fair and livable wages, and fostering a welcoming, stress-free environment for both pets and their families. At Dorset Street, we're not just building a great veterinary practice — we're building a community of people who genuinely love what they do.

    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.

    #VETTECH

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