Lead Veterinary Technician
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Position at Newton Animal Hospital
Lead Veterinary Technician
Newton MA
Newton Animal Hospital is looking for an ExperiencedVeterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At Newton Animal Hospital a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner you will have the support tools and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits ofThrivesnational resources.
About You
As a Veterinary Technicianyoullplayan important rolein pets lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey.Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care offacilitatingoutpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests to surgeryassistance to support services including admitting and discharging patients.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
- Experience as a veterinary assistant or technician required
- Licensure preferred but not required
- 2 -4 years of clinical experience required
- AnAssociates or Bachelorsdegree 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.
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 states Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
- Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options medications and additional treatments.
- 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.
- Be willing to guide mentor and support fellow team members.
Aboutthe Hospital
Newton Animal Hospitalis a general practice located in Newton MA focusing on primary care for canines and felines. Our hospital has a great team and a loyal client base. We pride ourselves on good medicine and empathy.
We are open Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
ServingNewton Boston Watertown Waltham Brighton
Benefits our care in action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members emotional physical professional and financial addition to our health and life insurance and short- and long- term disability plans we offer eligible team members:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mental health resources including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
- Paid parental leave
- Purr-entalleave for when you adopt a pet
- Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
- Personalized care for every family-forming journey
- Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
- Petperksand veterinary service discounts
- Student loan management tools andassistance
Provide your best care with more bridges andlessbarriers.
We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted nationally connected community youll be able to make connections access opportunities and find support with ease.
Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.
YoullThriveWithUs
At Thrive you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance yourexpertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
- Ourvast 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
- Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
- Move into any specialty hospital type or environment across the nation.
- Leadership training for a thriving andlong careerin the veterinary profession.
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a rate ranging from $26-$30/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience and location.
About Thrive
Vet-founded and Austin-born Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence innovative technology and aconnected community of teams and partners.
We bridge general practice urgent care specialty and emergency care and ourlocally rooted nationally connectedhospitals benefit from Thrives extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. Weprovidecustomizable professional development opportunities a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms and 24/7 mental health support.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard respected and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support encourage and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Communication skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Experience
About Company
Thrive Pet Healthcare is a nationwide network of veterinary clinics, including emergency vets, urgent care vets, primary care vets, and specialty vets.
