Veterinary Technician Position
Loyalsock Animal Hospital is a small animal practice in northcentral Pennsylvania seeking to add another veterinary technician to our team.
Job Requirements
Candidates must have completed an AVMA accredited veterinary technician program and passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) (preferred). Candidates with extensive work experience may also be considered. All applicants will be required to complete a working interview to demonstrate skill knowledge.
Job Description
In our hospital, veterinary technicians focus primarily on direct patient care, via medical and surgical nursing responsibilities. Our technicians are not required to participate in exam room visits or to complete receptionist duties. Additionally, our veterinary assistants provide the support needed to keep our veterinary technicians in their nursing roles.
Skills and duties performed by veterinary technicians include:
- Anesthetic administration and monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dental cleaning and radiographs
- Blood transfusion administration
- Animal restraint and medication administration
- Physical therapy
- Peripheral IV catheter placement and venipuncture
- Laboratory diagnostics
- Obtaining radiographs
- Carrying out treatment plans
Schedule
- Either 8- or 10-hour shifts, with one closing shift per week until 8 pm.
- One Saturday or Sunday shift per month. Saturday morning appointments and evening treatments. Sunday morning/evening treatments, with possible daytime emergency visits. Additional compensation provided for emergency visits.
- NO OVERNIGHT ON CALL.
- Full lunch breaks are guaranteed.
Our Facility
We are a privately owned practice with seven full-time veterinarians, each with their own special interests. Our services include acupuncture, chiropractic care, chemotherapy, dentistry, in-house laboratory diagnostics, internal medicine, orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries, and ultrasonography.
Our facility includes:
- Six exam rooms
- Dual surgical suite
- Newly renovated dental and ultrasound suite
- Digital dental radiography
- Advanced multiparameter monitors
- A separate Feline Center for exams and boarding in a dog-free, relaxed environment
Benefits
We offer competitive wages based on skills and an excellent benefits package, including:
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Uniform allowance
- Professional development assistance
- Certification renewal coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
- Discounted products and services
Application Details
Eligible candidates may send resumes to loyalsockanimalhospital@gmail.com – Attn: Carol.
Job Type: Full-time
Additional Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10-hour shift
- 8-hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Questions:
- Have you completed an accredited veterinary technician program?
Experience:
- Veterinary technician: 1 year (Preferred)
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Interested in joining our team?
We’d love to hear from you! Please complete the form below and submit your most up-to-date resume for consideration.