Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners

Skippack, PAFull time, Part time
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Pay
$20 to $25
an hour
Location
Skippack, PA
Job type
Full time, Part time
Posted
Oct 12
8 days ago
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About the company

Veterinary Practice Partners

Veterinary · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

Skippack Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary facility serving dogs, cats, and exotic mammals in Skippack, PA. Our mission is to provide the most comprehensive and personalized care for our highly-valued clients and their pets in a warm and welcoming state-of-the-art facility. Our professional and courteous staff is committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative care, and health-related educational opportunities. We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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What you'll do

  • Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery; handle animals and communicate with clients.
  • Perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement, maintain medical records, dispense medications, and keep areas and equipment clean and ready.

What you need

  • At least 1 year of veterinary experience and surgical experience are required.
  • Must be able to handle animals safely and compassionately, know common disease states, and be familiar with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Key skills

animal careclient communicationveterinary proceduressurgical experiencehandle animals safelycommon disease statesDEAOSHA

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Perks

  • vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plan
  • Professional development
  • Employee pet discount

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Veterinary Technician Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Schedule: Full-time and part-time hours available. The hospital is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Rotating schedule with alternating 3-day and 4-day workweeks. Skippack Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time or part-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. What to Expect as a Vet Tech with Skippack Animal Hospital A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees Professional development opportunities Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too. Key Responsibilities: Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery. Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion. Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement. Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing. Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready. Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times. Qualifications: At least 1 year of veterinary experience and surgical experience required. Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions. Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines. About Skippack Animal Hospital Skippack Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary facility serving dogs, cats, and exotic mammals in Skippack, PA. Our mission is to provide the most comprehensive and personalized care for our highly-valued clients and their pets in a warm and welcoming state-of-the-art facility. Our professional and courteous staff is committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative care, and health-related educational opportunities. We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community. #LVTECH

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