Licensed Veterinary Technician

Overview

Telford Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician for our growing team!

 

Location - 78 Souderton Hatfield Pike, Souderton, PA 18964

 

Shift Details - We offer a 4/9 schedule with a rotating Saturday.

 

Clinic Hours - 

Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 7:00pm

Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sunday - Closed

 

Compensation: $21 - $24/hour based on experience

 

Skills: This position is mostly to assist with client communication, triage, working with clients/patients in the exam room, sample collection and more.

 

Telford Veterinary Hospital** is an expanding practice, soon to have a team of 3.5 doctors, dedicated to caring for dogs, cats, and various other species, including birds, reptiles, and pocket pets. Our team has a close-knit sense of community. We offer a wide range of services, including a new ultrasound machine. We are seeking a **Certified Veterinary Technician** who collaborates well with others and desires to be utilized to the fullest extent of their license while being part of a progressive team. Our facility is equipped with advanced in-house laboratory equipment for running chemistries, hematology tests, pro-BNP tests, and more. We also have the new **Imagyst**, an artificial intelligence cytology reader that analyzes ear cytologies, fecal samples, urines, and fine needle aspirates. Additionally, we are incorporating **Scribe Note**, an innovative AI technology that records conversations with clients and generates veterinary medical documentation with just one click. This system saves our veterinary professionals significant time on charting. It captures relevant details as doctors discuss pets' histories and examinations, creating remarkably accurate transcribed notes that can be edited and integrated into the hospital’s practice management system. We maximize the utilization of our technicians by encouraging them to apply the skills gained in technical training. Technicians primarily perform technical work, including phlebotomy, conducting tech appointments, placing IV catheters, monitoring anesthesia, and other procedures and therapies. We are a **Fear Free** certified practice and are willing to cover the costs for you to undergo Fear Free training. Our goal is to enable animals to participate in their own medical care whenever possible, and we strive to minimize fear, anxiety, and stress for pets. We want them to enjoy visiting us. We are protective of our culture, which emphasizes teamwork. Our group is composed of individuals with diverse interests and personalities that blend harmoniously. We invest significantly in our team's growth and development, aiming to create an emotionally intelligent work environment while maintaining a positive work/life balance. If you are passionate about providing exceptional pet care and customer service and want to be part of an amazing team, you have found your new home away from home!

 

Benefits:

PTO - 80

Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.

Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)

*The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member’s discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.

Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises

Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.

Medical, Vision and Dental plans available

FSA and HSA options available

Maternity Leave

401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match

Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

• Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
• 24 hour access
• Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
• Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
• Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
• Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
• Build coping skills to manage life’s challenges and gain control of your life
• Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
• Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
• ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!

Optional Insurances Available

• Life Insurance AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Insurance

Pet Benefits

Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75

CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician receive a $500 continuing education stipend plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.

Scholarship Program for Veterinary Assistants that want to become credentialed

Internal Employee Rewards Program

• Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.

We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.

 

 

 

Responsibilities

Major Duties:

• Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
• Anesthesia/Surgery – Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
• Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
• Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
• Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
• Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
• Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
• Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
• Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
• Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
• Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Assist with inventory control – informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
• Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.

 

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

 

• The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Salary : $21 - $24