Veterinary Technician

Job description

**Veterinary Technician** **Salary:**$16.00-$19.00 per hour dependent on skills and experience **Schedule:**This is a full-time position with four 8–10-hour shifts per week, Monday through Friday. The typical schedule includes two shifts from 7:30 AM–6:00 PM and two shifts from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM. **Countryside Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Certified****Veterinary Technician**to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. **What to Expect as a Certified Vet Tech with Countryside Veterinary Hospital** - A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance - Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees - Professional development opportunities **Key Responsibilities:** - Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery. - Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion. - Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates - Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement. - Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing. - Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready. - Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times. **Qualifications:** - Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) certification. - Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. - Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions. - Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines. **About Countryside Veterinary Hospital** In Idaho Falls, your pets are part of the family, and that's exactly how we treat them. Countryside Veterinary Hospital was built on a simple idea: every dog and cat deserves attentive, compassionate care from people who genuinely love what they do. Our team brings together experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and a caring support staff who treat every visit as an opportunity to build trust with both you and your pet. We know that walking into a vet's office can be stressful for animals and owners alike, so we focus on creating a calm, welcoming environment from the moment you arrive. *We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.*