Veterinary Technician
Description
We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team at New Hope Veterinary Hospital in Pennsylvania. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our commitment to growth, collaboration, and quality patient care.
Since 1969, NHVH has been caring for patients in the picturesque community of New Hope. We are small animal practice offering comprehensive services including routine and preventative care, dentistry, surgery and same-day emergencies. We are fortunate to have a friendly, diverse client base and an incredible team of compassionate, hard-working veterinary professionals.
In this Role, You Will:
- Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of technical skills, including diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings
- Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visits
- Advocate for patients, and educate clients
- Assist with patient procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction and monitoring, pre and post operative patient care, surgical suite, instrument, and equipment care
- Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
- Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members
- Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in small animal clinical setting as a technician/assistant
- Veterinary Technician Certification preferred but not required
- Superior technical knowledge and skills
- Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, conversions, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
- Proficient time management, ability to problem solve, learn, and handle multiple tasks
- Enthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitude
- Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day
- Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
- Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
- Must be able to anticipate patient needs and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine
Benefits:
- Short Term Disability paid for by employer
- Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
- Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
- 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
- Kaiser/United Healthcare Insurance Plans with multiple options
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
- United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
- United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
- Long Term Disability options
- Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
- Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
- Paid time off- inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
- LGBTQIA+ support with FOLEX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
- Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
- Referral Bonus Program
- Daily Pay on Demand
New Hope Veterinary Hospital's goal is to maintain the highest standard of care for our patients and clients. We emphasize prevention as well as healing and offer an open exchange of information between our doctors, team, and clients. We pledge to provide the finest service, a kind word, and a positive attitude. The practice experience instills a sense of confidence and emphasizes a love of pets and people.
We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.