Villanova Veterinary Hospital is looking for a veterinary technician to become part of our friendly and collaborative work environment with overall great clients and patients.

This is a part-time position that includes assisting in doctor exams, running tech appointments, performing dental cleanings, and anesthetic monitoring. The schedule is Wednesdays and Fridays 7:30a-5:30p and rotating Saturdays, 8:30a-12:30p (approximately 1 every 6 weeks). For reference, the hospital is open Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri 8a-5p and the first and third Saturday of each month 9a-12p.

Applicants should submit their resumé detailing experience and desired salary. Pay for this position is $18-$23 hourly, commensurate with experience. We are willing to train to an extent but you must have 1 year experience working as a technician in a small animal veterinary hospital or have a CVT/RVT license. Anesthesia protocol experience is strongly preferred. We are extremely paper-lite so computer skills are absolutely necessary. EOE and at will employment. We do require our team to have COVID vaccinations.

Part-time benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Cost of Living Raises
• Performance Bonuses
• Uniform Allowance
• Pet Care Discount

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing excellent client communication and patient care
• Restraining animals (must be able to lift up to 45lbs)
• Recording accurate medical notes
• Placing IV catheters and venipuncture
• Operating in-house lab equipment
• Preparing and reading microscope slides
• Performing digital radiographs (standard and dental)
• Conducting tech appointments (nail trims, anal sac expressions, vaccine boosters, blood draws, insulin/fluids demonstrations, etc.)
• Filling prescriptions in-house and through our online store
• Performing dental scaling/polishing
• Preparing for and monitoring during anesthetic procedures
• Maintaining a clean and well-stocked hospital

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Hospital

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No nights

Experience:

• Veterinary Technician: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Wayne, PA 19087 (Required)

Work Location: In person