Certified Veterinary Technician; CVT

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The Veterinary Technician is the veterinarian’s primary medical support and plays a vital role within the practice. Technicians must value the quality of care we provide at Best Friends Animal Hospital and communicate the value to clients. The Technician aids the veterinarian in achieving greater efficiency in overall patient care. Technicians will apply their professional technical skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing care, and client education.

A Technician’s focus is ever-changing according to the priority of the moment. This often requires significant multi-tasking and creative thinking. The Technician must be detail-oriented, able to make good decisions, respond quickly and calmly to crises, and always maintain high standards of patient care. Clear communication with veterinarians, practice personnel, and clients is essential to ensure patients receive proper care. Technicians should enjoy working with both people and animals.

• Ability to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, listen, and manipulate objects; reach with hands and arms. Able to lift and carry animals or materials weighing fifty pounds or more, and handle dogs weighing up to 130 lbs.
• Motivation, excellent communication skills, willingness to learn, and a team-oriented spirit.
• Excellent client communication skills.
• Enjoys working with people and is a great team player.
• Eager to learn, enthusiastic, and energetic.
• Love and concern for animals’ well-being.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and climb; manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to type and work at a computer.
• Assist in maintaining the flow of patients and communicate effectively with veterinarians and vet techs.
• Keep accurate medical records.
• Restrain animals effectively and safely using fear-free techniques (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, pocket pets).
• Prepare supplies needed for patient procedures.
• Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepare patients for surgery; maintain anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery.
• Carry out or set up procedures that do not require veterinarian oversight.
• Maintain hospital standards for safety, cleanliness, and organization of treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Educate clients about Paw Plans and preventive care.
• Maintain medical equipment and surgical instruments; keep rooms prepared, stocked, and clean.
• Admit and discharge patients per DVM orders and follow-up instructions.

• Full-time, Part-time

Based on Experience

• 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Employee discount, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Parental leave, Professional development assistance, Referral program, Retirement plan, Tuition reimbursement, Vision insurance

• 8 to 10 hour shifts

• Bonus opportunity

• High school or equivalent (Required)

• One year related experience required, customer service preferred.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Health Care Provider

• Veterinary Services