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Veterinary Technician (2 years experience)
Are you looking to make a difference and have a work/life balance? No weekends. No nights. Monday through Friday, daytime business hours. Perfect for a flexible schedule. See below for more information!
Position Summary: The Bridge Clinic is a fast-growing, community-minded organization whose mission is to provide the best veterinary care at low, competitive prices. We are a not for profit institution, connected to Rescue Purrfect, our no-kill shelter.
We serve a vast customer base throughout lower Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties and parts of New Jersey, including public customers and rescue/shelter partners.
Our Veterinary Technicians are instrumental in assisting our Veterinarians in providing affordable care to our community of customers, partners, and Rescue Purrfect residents and fosters.
Position Functions and Responsibilities:
- Our ideal candidate is compassionate, rescue-minded, and experienced
- Provide outstanding customer service to clients
- Must be a positive team player who will work collaboratively with Clinic Director, Veterinarians, and office staff to ensure a positive, effective experience for both customer and patient. Proper maintenance of medical paperwork, prescriptions, and other functions required
- Assisting in both surgical days as well as wellness appointments; other duties, as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Veterinary Technicians will be responsible for standing and moving for several consecutive hours, bending, and lifting small to large animals. Veterinary Technicians will at times be required to manage and physically retrain uncooperative, feral or aggressive animals. There is a potential for exposure to rabies. For this reason, up-to-date vaccinations are strongly recommended. There is a potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases; as such, optimal health and cleanliness standards must be kept for both staff and patients.
Experience, Abilities and Qualifications:
- Candidate must have work experience in veterinary health. Ideally, a candidate would have three years of experience.
- Must demonstrate a degree of flexibility in tenuous or difficult circumstances
Bonus:
- Note: Sign-on bonus available for full-time candidates only. Bonus is paid after 60 days of employment; if employment is terminated for any reason before 6 months of service, a pro-rated portion must be returned to The Bridge Clinic.
At Will Employment:
The Bridge Clinic is an at-will employer. Your employment with our organization is a voluntary one and is subject to termination by you or The Bridge Clinic at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in these policies shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of The Bridge Clinic employees.
Job Types: Full-time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 18 – 36 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bensalem, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26