Veterinary Technician

Overview

Seven Fields Veterinary Hospital has an opportunity for Full Time a Veterinary Technician to join our growing team! 

 

$1000 Sign on Bonus 

 

Location: 

126 Enclave Drive | Suite 112Seven Fields, Pennsylvania 16046 

Shift Details: 

Monday-Thursday 9AM - 8PMFriday 8AM - 5PMSaturday 8AM - 4PM (every other weekend off)Sunday 10AM - 3PM (every other weekend off)

 

The weeks a Saturday and Sunday shift are worked, you will automatically receive the Friday before off.

 

Must be able to work two 11-8:30 shifts.

 

Veterinary Technician Compensation: $18 - $22/hour

 

Our Hospital:

We see a variety of appointment types from wellness, sick, urgent care, rehabilitation, laser therapy, ultrasound, acupuncture, surgery, and dental prophylaxis services. We are excited to add more support staff to this team as we continue to grow as a hospital!

 

Seven Fields Veterinary Hospital is located in Seven Fields, PA, a community that we are proud to be part of for nearly 11 years. Our 7 doctor, top-of-line and growing facility is equipped to handle every aspect of veterinary care from preventative medicine to emergency services.

 

We strive for excellence and offer professional support and training. We expect that  you will be willing and able to keep up with the best practices and newest technologies with our support and training along the way.

 

We offer a fun, yet professional atmosphere with an emphasis on life-long learning and development. We focus on integrity and transparent communication for all team members. Come join our team.

 

If you have proven technical skills, a desire to enjoy your workdays, and the ability to embrace positive change, we look forward to learning about you.

 

Benefits We Offer our Licensed Veterinary Technician:

Medical, Vision and Dental plans available

FSA and HSA options available

401K starting on day 1, MVP offers up to a 4% match

CE Benefits - Licensed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year

Pet Benefits

Internal Employee Rewards Program

• Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.

Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress

Access to Lula Fit App

• Live fitness and meditation classes
• Self-guided wellness collection
• On-demand video library
• 1-1 virtual fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being coaching

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

• Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
• 24 hour access
• Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
• Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
• Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
• Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
• Build coping skills to manage life's challenges and gain control of your life
• Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
• Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
• ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!

Optional Insurances Available

• Life Insurance AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Insurance

Uniform Allowance

Scholarship Program for Veterinary Technicians that want to become credentialed

• Do you want to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician? The scholarship program covers the cost of the degree program

 

Responsibilities

Major Duties:

• Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
• Anesthesia/Surgery - Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
• Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
• Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
• Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technician's are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
• Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
• Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
• Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
• Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
• Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
• Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Assist with inventory control - informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
• Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.

 

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

 

• The Veterinary Technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The Veterinary Technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The Veterinary Technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The Veterinary Technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The Veterinary Technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The Veterinary Technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

We put people first and never compromise on our values. 

Apply today for immediate consideration! 

 

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME