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Pieper Veterinary - Stratford is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support our companion animal general practice and emergency services. In this role, you'll provide hands-on nursing care, assist with exams, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and triage while using modern equipment in a collaborative, pet-focused environment. You'll communicate with clients about treatment plans and home care, support veterinarians during routine and urgent cases, and help maintain a clean, efficient hospital. This position offers exposure to diverse medical and surgical cases, ongoing learning, and growth within a respected multi-location veterinary network dedicated to high-quality, compassionate care for pets and their families. Responsibilities Provide high-quality nursing care to canine and feline patients under veterinarian supervision Perform technical tasks including venipuncture, catheter placement, radiographs, lab sample collection, and diagnostic testing Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical and dental procedures, ensuring patient safety and accurate records Administer medications, treatments, and preventive care while maintaining detailed medical documentation Educate and support clients on treatment plans, home care, preventive health, and post-operative instructions Maintain clean, organized treatment, surgery, and exam areas and ensure proper handling and restraint of animals Assist with triage and stabilization of urgent and emergency cases as directed by veterinarians Operate and maintain modern diagnostic and monitoring equipment in compliance with hospital protocols Collaborate closely with veterinarians and support staff to deliver efficient, compassionate patient and client care Follow all safety, infection control, and patient-care protocols to support a positive, team-based culture Required Skills Small animal nursing care (canine and feline) Venipuncture and IV catheter placement Anesthesia monitoring and perioperative patient care Veterinary radiology and diagnostic imaging Laboratory sample collection and in-house lab operation Surgical and dental assisting, including instrument handling Medication administration (injectable, oral, topical) and fluid therapy Triage and basic emergency/critical care support Accurate medical recordkeeping and use of veterinary software Client communication and education on treatment and preventive care