What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Watkins Veterinary Clinic?
Who we are:
Watkins Veterinary Clinic is on the hunt for an experienced or credentialed veterinary technician to add to its fantastic team. We are a mixed-animal practice with a well-established support staff committed to providing unparalleled patient care. From dogs and cats, to cows, horses and goats, our patients are our priority. Watkins Vet Clinic is more than a group of compassionate veterinary professionals; we are a supportive team that welcomes you to bring your authentic self. Want to show us the sweater you just knitted for your cat? Please do. Feel the need for a midday sing-a-long or dance party? We'll harmonize and dance along!
We enjoy a four-day work week from 7:30-5:00 and we don’t work nights, Sundays or holidays. In addition, our 7:30am-2pm shifts on Saturdays are on a seven-week rotation, so we have most weekends off! To top it off, we offer competitive wages and awesome benefits to support a healthy and rewarding work environment, including:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration!
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
As a Veterinary Technician you should be ready to: Share your knowledge, skills, and experiences with others, tolerate puppy kisses and kitty headbutts and most importantly, laugh, because life is short; smile while you still have teeth!
Certification Preferred but not required. A degree in Veterinary Technology or 2 years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician in a clinical setting required.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Watkins Veterinary Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.