Passionate Veterinary Technician

Job Summary Are you a self-motivated badass technician that wants to work in a hospital where everyone is passionate about providing patients and clients with excellent care? Do you also love helping the people that bring those pets in understand the medical care needed, and find joy in helping them take the best care possible of their pets? Do you want to work with a team of unique individuals that genuinely support each other throughout the day and work together to keep the hospital running as efficiently as possible? Do you want to encourage your teammates and motivate each other to continue learning? Do you love learning more about low stress handling techniques and want to create a not so scary environment for our patients? Do you enjoy being valued and paid a competitive wage for your hard work? If you've answered yes to the above, you may be the individual we're looking for. Come check us out and decide if you can help our team continue to provide top notch care and service. Commonwealth Veterinary Hospital in Newton is seeking an experienced +

• certified full-time veterinary technician to join our team.

We are a fast paced, high quality care general practice currently supporting a 6 doctor team. We have the necessary equipment to perform a wide variety of surgical procedures, and schedule procedures 5 days a week. Our hospital flow relies on utilizing technicians to the full extent of their capabilities.

Ideal hire date:

By July 1st

• start date is negotiable for the right candidate.

Duties Your duties will include assisting the veterinarians and other technicians in outpatient appointments, seeing technician appointments, setting up medications, client education, follow up communication with clients post-treatment, phone triage, intake/discharge of surgical patients, preparing/administering anesthesia, placing intravenous catheters, intubation, performing dental prophylaxis, obtaining full mouth dental radiographs, phlebotomy, monitoring and recovery of surgical patients, . You know, all the things that make a hospital function well. Experience

• Previous experience as a veterinary technician is required
• Familiarity with low stress animal handling techniques is a plus
• Understanding of animal behavior and communication signals is a plus
• Some computer skills are necessary, impromed familiarity is a plus
• Ability to provide high level customer service, and work successfully in a team environment required.

Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Employee discount Professional development assistance Uniform allowance

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$28.00

• $35.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person