Veterinary Technician

Join Our Urgent Care Team and Make a Difference Every Day!

At CLAH, we’re more than a veterinary hospital — we’re a family dedicated to providing compassionate care to pets and their people. As an Experienced Veterinary Technician in our Urgent Care Hospital, you’ll be a cornerstone of our mission to deliver lifesaving care when animals need it most.

In this pivotal role, you’ll combine your technical expertise with heartfelt compassion to guide pets and their owners through critical moments. From assisting in urgent medical and surgical procedures to providing post-care support, your contributions will directly impact the lives of the pets we treat and the families who trust us.

At CLAH, you’ll join a vibrant team of over 20 veterinarians and 21 registered veterinary technicians, working in a state-of-the-art, 24-hour hospital that values mentorship, collaboration, and continuous growth. Whether you’re monitoring an anesthetized patient, educating clients about at-home care, or providing a reassuring presence in a high-pressure situation, your work here truly matters.

We understand that excellence comes from passion and skill. That’s why we offer competitive compensation, shift differentials, and abundant opportunities for professional development. Here, you’ll find not just a job but a purpose — one that challenges, inspires, and rewards you daily.

Some duties will vary depending on experience and needs.

Technical Duties, 95%:

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery
• Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs and weights as well as providing client education
• Provide nursing care for in-hospital patients
• Discharge hospitalized patients making sure that clients understand aftercare and all questions are answered
• Perform client callbacks and follow-up status of patient after specialty care
• Maintain proper care and medication administration
• Maintain legally defensible medical records in cooperation with veterinarians

Exams

• Prepare and maintain exam rooms (cleanliness and stocking of supplies and brochures)
• Assist veterinarians in exam rooms by taking patients’ history, vital signs and weight; preparing vaccines and medications; and assisting with medical records
• Assist veterinarians in examining animals
• Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures
• Educate clients on prevention and wellness topics
• Collect samples and run heartworm, tick-borne disease and intestinal parasite tests
• Fill prescriptions per veterinarians’ instructions
• Educate clients about medication instructions and administration
• Prepare “Go Home” sheets

Lab

• Maintain laboratory and pharmacy area (cleanliness and stocking of supplies)
• Responsible for in-hospital lab testing such as intestinal parasite screens, pre-anesthetic testing, senior screens, complete blood count, urinalysis, heartworm, tick-borne diseases, Feline Leukemia, FIV, cytology, etc.
• Collect and prepare samples
• Report diagnostic testing results to veterinarians
• Complete proper sample preparation and paperwork for outside diagnostic lab tests
• Perform venipuncture (blood draws and catheter placement)

Treatment

• Perform treatments noted on treatment board and in medical records (hospitalized patients, surgeries, dentistry patients, boarding medications)
• Assist veterinarians with daily treatments
• Monitor intensive care patients
• Take and process x-rays
• Accurately identify x-rays; record x-rays in log and medical records
• Use and maintain hospital equipment (IV pumps, fluid pumps, syringe pumps, oxygen tent, nebulizer, bear hugger, laser, etc)

Surgery

• Admit patients scheduled for surgery and dentistry addressing any client concerns
• Keep surgical materials stocked
• Prepare gown, surgical packs, and surgery drapes
• Check oxygen lines and waste gas scavenger system; turn off scavenger system after surgical procedures are completed
• Prepare surgery suite for surgery
• Prepare instruments; know type of surgical instruments required for specific surgeries
• Assist veterinarians with patient restraint
• Assist veterinarians or technicians with induction/intubation
• Conduct surgical preparation of patient
• Monitor anesthesia closely with monitoring equipment such as pulse oximeter and electrocardiogram
• Help maintain anesthesia machine, check operation and anesthetic level before each use
• Assist veterinarian performing surgery
• Monitor patients waking up from anesthesia; assist with treatment if patient has reaction to anesthesia
• Clean surgery suite and surgical instruments after each procedure following hospital sterilization protocols
• Keep accurate anesthesia/surgical medical records
• Ensure hospital patients go home well-groomed and in an appropriate medical state
• Discharge surgery patients ensuring that clients understand aftercare and follow-up instructions

Dentistry

• Record dental problems in medical records and report them to veterinarians for instructions
• Assist veterinarians performing oral extractions or other dental procedures

Medical Records

• Update medical records with progress notes
• Communicate with doctors and technicians through notations in medical records
• Record information for hospitalized patients including:Status each time a technician provides care for a patient, with initials, time, procedures and observations
• Boarding informationHospitalized procedures such as surgeries, radiographs and dentistryPre-surgical exam findings, anesthesia riskTime anesthesia begins, ends and how many minutesSuture material, suture pattern; incision location and size; veterinarian’s surgical notesLab test resultsDental chartsInjections, medications, fluid therapy, pain management
• Note homecare instructions given to and reviewed with client
• Create estimates/treatment plans
• Collect signatures on consent forms and estimates/treatment plans
• Review medical records of discharged patients for completeness and accurate charges. Based on your review, refer medical records to a doctor or technician for further review

Housekeeping Duties

• Maintain cleanliness of surgery suite, treatment area and exams rooms for all surfaces, including lights, tables, cabinets, walls and floors
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and longevity by vacuuming pet hair from keyboards, wheels and equipment
• Vacuum computer keyboards in treatment area, lab/pharmacy and exam rooms
• Clean glass windows and doors in surgery suite, treatment area and exam rooms
• Sweep and mop floors in surgery suite, exam rooms and treatment area
• Keep food and drinks out of treatment area and surgery suite
• Discard syringes in proper containers
• Empty trash
• Clean water and food bowls for hospitalized pets
• Clean cages and bedding for hospitalized pets
• Organize radiology gowns, gloves and badges, making sure they are neatly hung or stored
• Scrub and polish sinks
• Wipe down walls and baseboards in the surgery suite, treatment area and exam rooms
• Clean cages
• Do laundry
• Clean autoclave on a monthly basis
• Clean and disinfect isolation area
• Clean up after pets’ accidents in the reception area, exterior sidewalks, grassy areas, and parking lot

Administrative Duties, 5%:

Inventory

• Log controlled drugs
• Unpack and check-in new inventory
• Assist with inventory physical count
• Know how to use the inventory module in our veterinary practice-management software
• Unpack deliveries, reconcile against packing slip and restock supplies
• Restock shelves and drawers in exam rooms and treatment area

Administrative

• Be proficient in using our veterinary practice-management software
• File lab results
• Assist receptionists when they need extra help
• Attend staff and department meetings

Professional Growth Duties

• Belong to professional societies

Safety

· Conduct duties with the safety of yourself, the patient, client, and other staff foremost

· Follow OSHA requirements

· Follow practice’s health and safety protocols

• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Qualifications

• Veterinary technician experience with a strong understanding of veterinary terminology and animal physiology
• Proficient in animal handling, restraint, and catheterization
• Experience in blood sampling and suturing techniques
• Knowledge of pet care and animal anatomy
• Familiarity with kennel operations and dental terminology
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, particularly in veterinary critical care settings

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15