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All Friends Animal Hospital is a full service, American Animal Hospital Association accredited medical and surgical facility for companion animals. Serving the community since 1996, AFAH is a a bright, beautiful practice surrounded by excitement from casino resorts like Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, as well as the tranquil beauty of the nearby beaches and serene village of Mystic, CT!
We are seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our wonderful team in Norwich, Connecticut!
All Friends Animal Hospital Offers:
Digital Radiology
New Dental Equipment
Laser Therapy
Licensed Veterinary Technicians
Collaboration with fellow DVMs on cases
Healthy Work-Life Balance! No After-Hour Shifts & No On-Calls!
Cardiology and Ultrasound Capabilities
Tenured Team Who Love What They Do!
Destination Pet is on a mission to elevate the love and lives of pet families. We cultivate an innovative, collaborative, and team-based culture that centers wellness, balance, and growth among all of our associates. We make decisions as a team - whether in the home office or at the practice level - because together we are stronger. We have 40+ practices, and growing, in North America and are looking for the next generation of compassionate, pet-obsessed, and values-driven team members.
Veterinary Technician Job Responsibilities:
A Veterinary Technician provides animal care by determining animal requirements; conducting diagnostic procedures; assisting during operations; feeding and caring for animals; maintaining supplies and equipment; maintaining records.
Core Responsibilities:
- Supports Mission, Vision and Values of Destination Pet.
- Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable
- Training, supervising, and assisting technicians in their performance of a variety of technical and client education duties.
- Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Conducting timely performance evaluations, mediate interpersonal problems and address concerns
- Making recommendations to the practice manager concerning personnel matters and assist with follow through of disciplinary actions.
- Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care
- Performing cursory exams and prepping animals for aseptic surgery
- Monitoring anesthetic patients
- Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian, and explaining prescription directions
- Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support
- Performing various laboratory tests
- Suggesting dietary products and other services to clients
- Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements for Veterinary Technician Skills and Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Documentation Skills, Analyzing information, Clinical Skills, creating a Safe, Effective Environment
- Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Use of Medical Technologies
- Attention to Detail, Patience, Verbal Communication
- Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) must obtain state-issued credentials, which requires passing the VTNE & graduating from an accredited program with an associate degree
Physical:
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
- Must be able to be on feet eight hours per day.
- Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
- Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
- Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please submit you resume today! We look forward to talking to you!
Requirements
Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) must obtain state-issued credentials, which requires passing the VTNE & graduating from an accredited program with an associate degree
