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Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care

Brockton Visiting Nurse Association, Warwick, RI, United States


PetMedic Urgent Care Vet Clinic

is looking to add a compassionate and skilled

Veterinary Technician

to our team. At PetMedic, you can help shape the exciting new world of veterinary urgent care. Our fast-paced environment means you'll do something different every day, but with more regularity and stability than an emergency setting. As part of our team, you'll work with the latest technology, stay ahead using educational training, and partner with experienced doctors to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.

Veterinary Technician
PetMedic in Warwick, RI

$24.00 - $33.00 an hour (based on experience)

What You’ll Do

Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones

Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy

Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas

Perform physical assessments and record your observations

Keep furry friends calm and still during procedures (sometimes using chin scratches!)

Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients

Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions

Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered

Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (be comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids)

Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery

Comfortable taking radiographs, small animal restraint, triage, monitor anesthesia

Obtain laboratory sample collection, process and interpret results (fecal/parasite analysis, ear cytology, skin cytology, urinalysis, blood smears)

Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Able to commit to evening shifts and one weekend day

Our Comprehensive Benefit Package Includes

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment

Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling

Continuing education allowance and professional development support

Mental Health Resources

Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Perks for Your Pets Too!

Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products

Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing

Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods

Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) required

Minimum 3 years' experience

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

FOR RHODE ISLAND APPLICANTS: IF YOU PROVIDE FALSE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR ABILITY TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB, WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONS, YOU MAY BE BARRED FROM FILING A CLAIM UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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