Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Technician
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Position at Wignall Animal Hospital
Veterinary Technician
Dracut MA
Dracut MA
More than a word care is present in everything you do.AtWignall Animal Hospitala 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 supportyoullbe 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 we have plenty of fun along the way!
AtWignall Animal Hospitalyoullfeel 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 byside withour Veterinarians (DVMs) during procedures.A fulltime position would require working between 3040 hoursa weekwhich 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 functionassistveterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity andmaintainpositive patient flow.
- Assistwith surgeries and proceduresin accordance withyour states Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
- Provide anesthesia and monitoring for procedures and surgery
- Monitoring and assessing patients status
- Dental radiographs scaling and polishing is
- Knowledge and use of medical math
- Perform inhouse diagnostics to include radiographs bloodwork urinalysis (viacysto and other testing
- Placing catheters
- Assistinmaintainingrelevant comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
- Obtain relevant health history and information from clients andmaintainmedical 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 andadditionaltreatments.
- 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 skillsinclude venipuncture anesthesia nursing care
- Commitment to working within a team environment
- Positive willdo attitude
- Team player with flexibility
- Strong communicationand relationshipbuilding skills
- Proven ability to multitask in a busy work setting
- Professional demeanor and outgoing personality
- AnAssociates or Bachelorsdegree from an AVMAaccredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education training and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
- Ability tolift upto 50 pounds squatting reach standing and walking throughout the day.
Youll 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 AVMACVTEA 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 offincluding 8weeks of fullpay 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 $2428/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience and location.
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