Job Description
Job DescriptionWareham Animal Hospital is a growing Urgent Care and Specialty hospital located in Wareham, Massachusetts. We are looking for highly driven veterinary professionals with a strong work ethic. We pride ourselves in promoting Technician Utilization. If you're someone who wants to use your skill set and knowledge to improve patient care and efficiency, you are welcome to the team. The Veterinary Technician will drive the mission of Wareham Animal Hospital through excellent patient care and intercommunication with staff and pet owners.
What are we looking for?
- Must be credentialed as a Veterinary Technician in the state of Massachusetts (CVT) or have the ability to become certified within 6 months of hire
- 2+ years’ experience in the veterinary industry preferred
- New graduates from an AVMA-accredited technician program are encouraged to apply!
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented professional with the ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills, including electronic medical record keeping
- Ability to move 50 lbs
What would be your key responsibilities?
- Manage appointments from intake to discharge
- Effectively triage incoming appointments
- Obtain vital parameters on patients and proper medical history from clients
- Medical Record documentation
- Phlebotomy and IV catheter placement
- Preparation and collection of diagnostic samples, including blood, urine, and stool
- Microscopic evaluation for in-house cytology
- Obtain Radiographs
- Client education and discharge
- Anesthesia administration, monitoring, and recovery
- Dispensing and administration of medication
What can you expect from Wareham Animal Hospital?
· We pride ourselves in strongly promoting Technician Utilization. We want you to be able to use the skills you've gained through experience and education. We will also help you continue expanding your skill set and knowledge in veterinary medicine.
· Work happiness balanced with your personal life
· The opportunity to learn, develop, and take charge of your own career
· To be respected and valued
· Competitive salary and benefits package
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $33.00 per hour.
Benefits:
- Continuing education
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person