Certified Veterinary Technician

Overview

Plum Creek Regional Animal Medical Center has partnered with iHire to reach top talent for their opening below. Apply today!

Plum Creek Regional Animal Medical Center is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced 3 doctor small animal practice with an outpatient clinic nearby. We offer Wellness and Preventive Care, Illness and Urgent Care, Surgery, Endoscopy, Acupuncture, Dentistry, Cold Therapy Laser, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, Boarding, Grooming, and more. We are proud to be a 25-year AAHA-Certified hospital. Our hours and locations are described below.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
• Administration of medications and effective communication of treatment plans with clients
• Surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management
• Maintain a fast-paced, professional environment while ensuring patient and client safety

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you are looking to master your current role or grow into the next career move, you will have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development.

We’re looking for:

• A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required; 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
• We are open to hiring active students or recent graduates from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work some Saturday shifts
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Pay Range: $19/hr+ depending on level of experience

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Scrub Allowance and Employee Personal Pet Discounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Holiday Pay, Bonuses, etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent on authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

Note:

some benefits may only be available or vary slightly for full-time vs part-time status.

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Employment Type:

Full Time