Veterinary Technician

Job description

**Veterinary Technician** **Salary:** $21.00 - $23 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. **$500 Sign On Bonus!** **Schedule:**Full time and part time hours available. - Full-Time: Enjoy a 4-day work week with shifts from 8:30 AM–6:00 PM or 8:30 AM–7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. - Part-Time: Up to 25 hours per week. - No weekends required! **Loving Care Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time or full-time 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 Vet Tech with Loving Care Animal Hospital** - A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees - Paid time off for full-time employees - 401(k) plan - Professional development opportunities - Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too. **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:** - 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****Loving Care Animal Hospital** Loving Care Animal Hospital was proudly awarded DVM Insider's #124 of the Top 500 Veterinary Clinics in the Country! ​Our goal is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care in a compassionate manner, to develop an open, honest alliance with our clients, and to celebrate the human-animal bond. We realize that your animal companions are beloved family members, and we strive to treat them with special attention. #VETTECH