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Certified Veterinary Technician Lakeland Animal Clinic - 2.9 Flowood, MS Job Details Full-time $18 - $22 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits License reimbursement Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications Customer communication Veterinary Technician Certification Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description Overview Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Certified Veterinary Technician and become a vital part of delivering exceptional animal care! In this energetic role, you'll utilize your technical expertise to assist veterinarians in diagnosing, treating, and caring for a wide variety of animals. Your passion for animal health and well-being will shine through as you provide compassionate support, ensure smooth clinic operations, and contribute to a positive experience for pets and their owners alike. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine. Duties Assist veterinarians with medical procedures, including surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, and diagnostic radiology. Perform laboratory work such as blood draws, urinalysis, and other diagnostic tests to support accurate diagnoses. Handle animal restraint and animal husbandry tasks to ensure safe and stress-free examinations and treatments. Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments following veterinary instructions with precision and care. Operate medical equipment including X-ray machines, laboratory analyzers, and anesthesia delivery systems. Maintain accurate records using veterinary software for patient histories, treatment plans, and laboratory results. Support pet owners through effective communication about pet care instructions, post-operative care, and treatment plans. Skills Proven experience with kennel management, dog handling, animal restraint, and pet grooming techniques. Strong understanding of veterinary terminology, animal physiology, anatomy, and emergency medicine protocols. Skilled in IV insertion, vascular access, phlebotomy, aseptic technique, and animal catheterization procedures. Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures related to veterinary dentistry. Experience with laboratory diagnostics including radiology diagnostics and veterinary laboratory work. Familiarity with general anesthesia administration and monitoring during surgical procedures. Ability to operate medical equipment safely and efficiently while adhering to veterinary critical care standards. Excellent client communication skills to explain procedures clearly and compassionately. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to expand their expertise in veterinary medicine while making a meaningful difference in animals' lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities in emergency care, anesthesiology, diagnostic imaging, and more—all within a collaborative team environment dedicated to animal health excellence.

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 36.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account License reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Veterinary technician: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person