Certified Veterinary Technician

Salary :

$24 - 28 hourly

Company : Thrive Pet Healthcare

Job Type : Full Time

Dracut, Massachusetts

Job Description - Certified Veterinary Technician

Description

Position at Wignall Animal Hospital

Veterinary Technician
Dracut, MA

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Wignall Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself. We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy. And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

At Wignall Animal Hospital you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. Our ideal candidate is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Our Veterinary Technicians are the heartbeat of our team and work side by side with our Veterinarians (DVMs) during procedures. A full-time position would require working between 30-40 hours a week, which includes opening/closing, block scheduling (when available), and at least one Saturday/month.

Role Responsibilities:

Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients. With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
Provide anesthesia and monitoring for procedures and surgery
Monitoring and assessing patient’s status
Dental radiographs, scaling and polishing is
Knowledge and use of medical math
Perform in-house diagnostics to include radiographs, bloodwork, urinalysis (via cysto), and other testing
Placing catheters
Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

Veterinary technician experience
Surgery experience required
At least 1 year of clinical experience
Basic tech skills include venipuncture, anesthesia, nursing care
Commitment to working within a team environment
Positive, will-do attitude
Team player with flexibility
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Proven ability to multi-task in a busy work setting
Professional demeanor and outgoing personality
An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $24-28/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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