Certified Veterinary Technician - Landenberg, PA
$54,080–$66,560 year
On-siteLandenberg, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized patients, including IV catheter placement, CRI management, medication administration, feeding tube placement, and ongoing monitoring. Prepare, monitor, and recover patients undergoing surgical procedures, assisting veterinarians during examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures with proper restraint and patient monitoring. Perform laboratory diagnostics including urinalysis, hematology, fecals, and cytology; accurately document, interpret, and communicate results. Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment, including radiology and ultrasound systems, and prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed. Maintain accurate daily controlled drug logs, create and enter treatment plans, and support hospital operations through medical recordkeeping, charge entry, and chart auditing. Provide compassionate client education and maintain clean, organized treatment areas. Work a flexible schedule during all hours the practice is open, earning $26-32 an hour with a $2k signing bonus.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certified Veterinary Technician credential
- Demonstrated proficiency in anesthesia monitoring
- Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture
- Demonstrated proficiency in laboratory procedures
- Demonstrated proficiency in radiology
- Demonstrated proficiency in dentistry
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to navigate practice management software
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Professionalism
- Composure
- Sound judgment in emotionally charged or high-stress situations
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Compassion
- Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and client service
- Ability to work safely around cleaning chemicals
- Ability to work safely around anesthetic gases
- Ability to work safely around radiation
- Ability to work safely around zoonotic diseases
- Ability to work safely around animal bodily fluids
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to safely handle animals up to 130 pounds
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to bend for extended periods
- Ability to kneel for extended periods
- Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Availability for scheduling during all hours the practice is open
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