Job Description
Job Description
Quakertown Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Large Animal team, and Small Animal team. At Quakertown Veterinary Clinic, our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for our patients and an exceptional level of service for the owners who love them. We are open 24 / 7 and provide both emergency care and routine treatment for all types of pets, including cats, dogs, horses, farm animals, and exotic pets.
Our Veterinary Technicians play an essential role in our success by supporting doctors in the hospital, caring for patients, and interacting closely with clients in regards to patient care. Our ideal candidate must have previous experience as a Veterinary Technician and be proficient in various aspects of large animal, and small animal Veterinary care.
This is a full time position, or part time position. Must be able to work weekends and nights / Overnights.
Responsibilities :
- Broad knowledge of basic large animal medicine
- Broad knowledge of basic small animal medicine (pharmacology, proper restraint / handling, venipuncture, laboratory testing
- Prepare patients for anesthesia, covering induction, monitoring, troubleshooting and recovery
- Ability to perform various treatments on an in-house and outpatient basis including but not limited to placing feeding tubes, intravenous catheter placement and more
- Knowledge of medical terminology, medication and disease processes
- Administer oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous medications
- Position and capture digital radiographs
- Computer skills
- Effective verbal and written communication with both clients and team members
- Attention to detail and calm demeanor
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Low stress handling of patients
Qualifications :
Previous veterinary technician experience requiredPrevious large animal technician experience preferredCVT or equivalent preferredAbility to stay calm and efficient during times of high tensionAbility to work well as part of a teamAbility to prioritize tasks and multi-taskBenefits :
401k MatchingMedical, dental, vision benefits.Mental Health BenefitsEmployee DiscountsHoliday payPaid time offLife insuranceDisability InsuranceShift differentialsOn the job trainingAccess to Online Educational PortalStaff EventsShift differentials of up to $2.50 more