Veterinary Technician

Job description

**Veterinary Technician** **Salary:** $25.00 - $32.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. **Schedule:** This is a full time position. Our hospital is open 8am–8pm, seven days a week. This position includes a mix of weekday and weekend shifts, with some evening shifts required. **Dorset Street Animal Hospital is hiring a 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** - 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 - 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:** - At least 1 year of veterinary experience. - 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 Dorset Street Animal Hospital** Dorset Street Animal Hospital is a brand new Urgent Care Veterinary practice in South Burlington, Vermont, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for dogs and cats across the greater Burlington area. As the sister hospital to Onion River Animal Hospital in Berlin, we recently expanded our services to include walk-in urgent care, giving Vermont pet owners a trusted place to turn when their pets need prompt attention. We believe in practicing excellent medicine, supporting our team with fair and livable wages, and fostering a welcoming, stress-free environment for both pets and their families. At Dorset Street, we're not just building a great veterinary practice — we're building a community of people who genuinely love what they do. *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.*