What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician - Primary Care position at Mount Laurel Animal Hospital?
Pennsauken Animal Hospital is growing! We are undergoing a large renovation and expansion that will award us the title of largest veterinary practice in Camden County, NJ. Our new building will be equipped with a state-of-the-art surgery suite, in-hospital STAT lab, ICU and Emergency/Urgent Care wing, feline and canine friendly Primary Care wings, and many more exciting medical additions.
We are looking for a primary care veterinary technician who is eager to learn and who will utilize their current experience to help enhance our patient care. The ideal candidate should have at least two years’ experience in veterinary care and be proficient with animal restraint, obtaining lab samples, administering vaccines, obtaining medical/vaccine history for pets, and proper sanitizing and cleanliness. You would have off on all major holidays as our hospital is closed. You would be encouraged to learn and grow your skills and can take advantage of a generous CE allowance to attend conferences and online programs along with our structured training protocols.
We take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging a well-rounded work/life balance. Our employees’ quality of life outside of the practice is something we strongly value and support. These values allow us to BE EPIC - Believe in. Empowerment, Empathy, Professional, Integrity, and Collaboration. We are also conveniently located mins from Philadelphia and are about an hour away from New Jersey shore towns!
Our services include wellness, urgent care, sick visits, dentistry, and surgery. We offer digital radiographs, digital dental radiographs, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, and a fully stocked pharmacy. We work hard to maintain relationships with existing clients as well as focusing on community outreach and creating new clients relationships. We pride ourselves on client education ensuring that we answer all questions that clients may have regarding the care of their pet(s). We work very closely with several local rescues and have contracts with local animal control to offer care to many animals within our local communities.
Job Functions:
- Assist doctors with examinations and treatments
- Client Education
- Obtain and Process lab samples
- Uphold biosecurity standards through proper sterilization and cleaning techniques
- Administering vaccinations and other injectable and oral medications
- Assist in dose calculation
- Electronic medical record entry
- Exhibit communication skills with coworkers and clients
Requirements:
· At least 2 years in a veterinary hospital setting (Preferred)
· Excellent communication skills
· Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
Some benefits of joining our practice
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- HRA & FSA
- 401k
- Mental health HRA
- Financial wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- Pet care discount
- Scrub allowance
- Continuing education allowance
- Paid time off
About Pennsauken Animal Hospital:
This year we are celebrating 75 years of servicing the community and their pets! We have a staff of over 50 which includes 7 doctors and numerous support staff. We take pride in partnering with our clients to help them provide the best health care possible for their pets. We focus on education and prevention as a means to keep pets healthy and happy. You can find us on the web at www.pennsaukenvet.com.
Pennsauken Animal Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
