Veterinary Technician

Silver Maple Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full time Veterinary Technician. Work in a beautiful, state-of-the-art, 5 doctor, family owned practice located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania.
Flexible work schedules and competitive pay. Work in a friendly professional, team-oriented atmosphere that includes the following perks:

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance w/ employer premium contribution.
• 401K w/ employer contribution.
• Paid vacation time off.
• Paid holiday time off/birthday paid off.
• Holiday pay.
• Discounted employee pet services, medications and food.
• Continued education.
• Generous sign on bonus after 6 months of employment!

Job Responsibilities:

• Acquires detailed histories on patients for appointments
• Enters charges for patient appointments
• Works independently in Certified Nurse Appointments
• Holds or restrains animals during veterinary procedures.
• Cleans and maintains kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms.
• Fills medication prescriptions.
• Assists veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
• Assist Doctors in surgery procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures.
• Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
• Cleans, maintains, and sterilizes instruments or equipment.
• Educates or advises clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems and disease processes like diabetes.
• Administers medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Collects laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces for testing.
• Performs routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as taking or developing x-rays.
• Provides emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
• Exercises animals or provides them with companionship.
• Performs hygiene-related duties, such as toenail trims, shave downs, and dental prophies.
• Performs treatments on hospitalized patients.
• The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
• Covid 19 Vaccine is required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person