Veterinary Technician Relief
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
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Position at The Animal Emergency and Referral Center of York
Veterinary Technician - Emergency
Relief
York PA
Animal Emergency and Referral Center of York is looking for aRelief Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At the Animal Emergency and Referral Center of York 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 of Thrives national resources.
About You
As a Veterinary Technician youll play an important role in pets lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests to surgery assistance to support services including admitting and discharging patients.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
- Veterinary technician licensure strongly preferred but not required
- 1 year of experience in an Emergency setting strongly preferred
- 2 years of experience in a veterinary setting as a technician or assistant required
- Must be confident in intravenous catheter placement venipuncture and anesthesia monitoring
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 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.
About the Hospital
We are the Animal Referral & Emergency Center providing specialized services to meet the needs of our community. Since opening in 2007 weve expanded to offer specialty surgery alongside comprehensive emergency services. Initially founded as the Animal Emergency Clinic of York in 1991 and purchased by Monroe Veterinary Emergency Group in 2005 our hospital has continuously evolved to meet the growing demand for high-quality care. As of 2024 we are open 7 days a week from 10 am until 10 pm to ensure your pets receive the best care whenever they need it.
We are open 7 days a week 10am - 10pm
Serving York City Leaders Heights Dallastown Red Lion Wrightsville and Dover
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 a connected community of teams and partners.
We bridge general practice urgent care specialty and emergency care and our locally rooted nationally connected hospitals 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. We provide customizable 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:
IC
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.
