What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Veterinary Technician/CVT position at Duke Animal Hospital?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Hello and thank you for showing interest in our hospital! We are seeking candidates for the veterinary technician position. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced yet fun environment, please apply to join our team! We are a privately owned small animal practice with 7 vets who treat dogs, cats, and exotics including ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, snakes, lizards, and birds. We have continued to grow in our community since we opened in 2012 - we are currently expanding our building which we are very excited about!
Our ideal candidates possess an excellent work ethic along with a pleasant, compassionate, and professional demeanor. We have a great team of staff and are looking for a candidate who is reliable, kind, compassionate, energetic, and gets along well with others. We have zero tolerance for any toxic behavior. We create long-lasting relationships with our clients and their pets so it is important for us to hire a candidate who is friendly and welcoming. With a supportive and team-based focus, we are passionate and dedicated to the highest level of patient and client care.
We are a modern, paperless practice with a cloud based practice software system, in-house lab, digital x-ray, ultrasound, laser therapy, and modern surgery and dental suites. We are also in the process of adding endoscopic and laparoscopic services to our practice.
We prefer candidates with exotic pet experience however we are more than happy to teach these skills. Candidates should have experience and/or training in:
- Phlebotomy and IV Catheter Placement
- Anesthetic Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Dental Cleaning and Digital Dental Radiography
- Digital radiograph positioning and technique
- Restraint of all Breeds and Temperaments
- Microscope Skills
- Electronic Medical Record Keeping
- Client Education
We have a unique schedule that offers a balance of personal and work balance. We operate on a set schedule, consisting of three 12-13 hour shifts per week. We have two teams that alternate their schedules weekly, Team A and Team B. For example, on week 1, Team A works on Monday, Friday, and Saturday from 7 am to 7:30 pm, and the following week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with the same hours. On week 1, Team B works on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and the following week they work Monday, Friday, and Saturday. These schedules continue to alternate each week
We offer competitive wages and a very generous benefit package which includes BlueCross BlueShield health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D insurance, 401K, pet discount program, paid time off, wellness program, and paid major holidays.
To apply please send a cover letter and resume. At Duke Animal Hospital we love what we do and it shows – check out our reviews on Google!