Job Description

Veterinary Technician

We are looking for a well rounded individual to join our team as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician! Have a ton of experience, but looking to change to a healthier work environment? We'd love to meet you! Don't have any clinical experience, but are hard working and looking to learn and grow in a field that you're passionate about? We want to meet you too!

About New London Veterinary Center & Penn Animal Hospital

We are two great locations, one great team of happy, funny misfit toys. The New London Veterinary Center and Penn Animal Hospital have been part of Chester County, PA and Newark, DE communities forever......We purchased both practices in 2021 and have been having a lot of fun reinventing both locations over the past three years. While different buildings with different names, we operate as an integrated practice with two locations which enables better collaboration between doctors, better experiences for our patients and their families, and a better working environment for our awesome staff. Only 15 minutes apart, it offers all the benefits of the "big" practices while remaining small in "feel and experience" for our people and patients.

So what would your duties look like in this position? A Veterinary Technician/Assistant will divide their time between assisting the receptionists, helping doctors with physical examinations, dispensing medications, and helping veterinary technicians position patients for and process radiographs, prepare patients for surgery, provide nursing and comfort care, and perform treatments or basic laboratory diagnostic tests. We all (Doctors & Staff) work between our two locations 8 miles apart, one in Newark and one just up the road in West Grove, PA.

They must build positive, professional relationships with clients and staff members. They must be detail oriented, reliable, adaptable, and always engaged in learning new techniques and topics.

Medical Support Responsibilities:

Effective, compassionate and fear-free patient restraint, treatment and follow up of dogs, cats and other species Obtain patient histories and prepare patients for veterinary exams by assessing stability Accurately collect specimens (blood, urine, feces, etc.), execute in house lab testing and process outside lab samples Perform intravenous catheterization, phlebotomy, and properly administer injectable, oral and topical medications Accurately dispense medications and products as prescribed by the veterinarian Prepare patients for surgery, monitor anesthesia, and assist in surgery Skillfully perform dental radiographs, prophylaxis and charting as dictated by vet, assist in oral surgery Produce diagnostic radiographs as requested

General Hospital and Client Support

Actively participate in the effective and efficient running of a busy hospital environment by:

Exhibiting strong customer service skills and demonstrating compassionate, professional, ethical, positive interactions with all clients in all situations Educating clients with sound, proven information using clear, understandable terminology Cleaning, preparing and maintaining the hospital, including all equipment and instruments Maintaining a professional demeanor including a neat, clean, uniformed appearance Assisting reception with inbound calls in a friendly and courteous manner to facilitate client needs

Qualifications

The successful candidate:

Must have experience with laboratory and clinical techniques, uses of veterinary drugs, instruments, anesthetic and surgical nursing and monitoring equipment Proficient with computers and veterinary software to succeed in a paperless office environment Must be of good moral character, have an even disposition and be able to work professionally and effectively with people and pets in a range of situations, ranging from emergencies to wellness exams Be a good problem solver and display common sense and sound judgment when working without supervision and under emotional stress Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds and performing all the applicable duties including moderately heavy work

Benefits:

Employer Sponsored Retirement Program Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan
Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:

Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred) Animal care: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance License reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location: In person