Lead Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician – Havertown, Pennsylvania 
Keystone Veterinary Emergency & Referral, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner 

Shifts: Three 12 hour shifts including one weekend day 

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At
Keystone Veterinary Emergency & Referral a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.  

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.  

And, we have plenty of fun along the way! 

Who we are 

At Keystone Veterinary Emergency & Referral, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.  

Why work at Keystone Veterinary Emergency & Referral?   

We invest heavily in our teams' growth and development.  We provide an emotionally intelligent work environment and strive to maintain a positive work/life balance. Our benefits package is one of the best in the industry and includes health, life, vision, dental, 401k, paid time off as well as pet benefits!   

If you are passionate about pets and providing exceptional veterinary care and you would like to lead a team of vet technicians to do the same, we want you to join our team!  

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers. 

Keystone Veterinary Emergency & Referral  is looking for a Lead Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.  

As a Lead Veterinary Technician you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients. 

Role Responsibilities: 

• Nursing skills:  IV catheter placement, venipuncture, triage, surgery/anesthesia, radiology, laboratory procedures, administration of medications (IV, IM, PO, SQ), and patient care. 
• Triage: the ability to perform physical exams; accurately count heart rate, CRT, temperature, respiratory rate, and respiratory effort and obtain a history from the owner. 
• Lead a team of vet technicians in their performance of required daily tasks.
• Monitor staff to encourage productivity, and discourage any behaviors that may be detrimental to a positive atmosphere of the work environment.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Practice Manager.

Experience & Skills Requirements: 

• Has 3+ years of veterinary/lead experience required
• Previous ER experience required
• CVT is preferred, but not required
• Must be proficient in surgery/anesthesia.
• Is highly communicative, compassionate, precise to detail, and able to work under pressure. 
• Has in-depth knowledge of surgical equipment & sterile processes. 
• Possesses above-average time management skills. 

You’ll Grow With Us 

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through: 

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• ​​​​​​​Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for Veterinary Technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

 And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare. 

 Benefits – our care in action 

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include: 

• ​​​​​​Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account ​​​​​​​
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

       and so much more! 

 At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered. 

We look forward to hearing from you, apply today!
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