What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Animal Wellness Center?
Veterinary Technician wanted for holistic/ integrative practice in Chadds Ford, PA.
Looking for an experienced veterinary technician to assist with Saturday morning appointments.
Hours: 7:30 am - noon.
Hourly rate negotiable based on experienced $22 /hr
Candidates must be proficient in venipuncture, jugular blood draws, and IV catheter placement.
Veterinary Technician Responsibilities:
- Triaging patients and taking their vitals.
- Assisting with diagnostic procedures.
- Acquiring cephalic, saphenous, and jugular blood samples.
- Inserting IV catheters, and monitoring anesthesia, and fluid therapy.
- Operating autoclaves and in-house laboratory equipment
- Processing specimens in the in-house laboratory and submitting specimens to outside laboratories.
- Explaining patient instructions to clients and sharing educational materials, when appropriate
Veterinary Technician Requirements:
- Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an accredited school.
- 2 years of work experience as a veterinary technician.
- Proficient computer skills, knowledge of Cornerstone software is a plus
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about animals.
- Outstanding people skills.
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
- Team player.
About our practice:
Our goal here at Animal Wellness Center is to provide clients and their pets with the best in holistic veterinary medicine, while integrating conventional veterinary medicine when needed. Clients and their pets are treated with respect, dignity, and compassion at all times. We discuss pet’s diet, environment, vaccine and medical history, titer testing, natural flea and tick methods, and the array of holistic treatment options available here. Our mission is to provide pet owners with enough information to always make informed decisions, and, together, we strive to maintain every pet at peak health for their entire life.
The environment in our hospital is quiet and calm. We personally dehydrate beef liver and sweet potato treats to welcome new patients and help reduce your pet’s anxiety. Animal Wellness Center appointments are scheduled to minimize waiting time and allot everyone the time they deserve. Our team is positive and passionate about every pet that comes through the door of our practice.
I look forward to you joining our practice family!
Employment Type: Part Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $22 - $27 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No
Salary : $22 - $27