Veterinary Technician - II

Are you an experienced Vet Technician looking for a welcoming clinic where you can truly get to know your patients and expand your skills? At Richmond Animal Hospital, we offer a supportive space to learn, grow, and the opportunity to step into leadership—all while serving local families. If you're a passionate animal lover ready for the next step in your career, we want to meet you! Why You'll Love Working With Us At Richmond Animal Hospital, we know that a strong staff leads to strong care. We actively invest in the Vermont community that supports us, and we treat our team members with the same high level of hospitality we show our clients.

Staff Empowerment:

We support your professional growth and celebrate your wins. You will have access to dedicatedcontinuing education funds to enhance your skills and share knowledge with the team.

A Positive Culture:

We prioritize a workplace rooted in "warmth and respect," where team members collaborate, assume good intent in daily interactions, and maintain a unified hospital energy.

Your Impact:

Nursing Excellence & Leadership As a Technician II, you will handle complex cases with minimal oversight while beginning to supervise and mentor staff to ensure smooth, efficient operations.

Your Daily Responsibilities:

Advanced Surgery & Anesthesia:

Perform induction, intubation, and all pre-anesthetic patient prep. Independently monitor general anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian, maintaining surgical suites and ensuring all high-tech monitoring equipment is in optimal condition.

Comprehensive Dentistry:

Clean, scale, and polish teeth, take full-mouth dental radiographs for each patient, and assist veterinarians with oral extractions. Take before-and-after dental photos to share with eager pet parents!

High-Tech Lab Diagnostics:

Collect specimens and perform routine laboratory procedures in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, and urinalysis to report directly to veterinarians. Master accurate prescription filling using our safety-focused two-signature protocol.

Compassionate Client Education:

Act as a primary bridge for our local families, educating clients on preventative healthcare (vaccines, flea/heartworm products), managing surgery admissions/discharges, and performing professional callbacks.

Hospital Flow & Mentorship:

Proactively manage the "Back of House" workflow to ensure appointments stay on schedule. Provide mentorship to support staff and offer a hand whenever a colleague is busy. Who You Are You have 2-5 years of experience in a high-volume clinical or surgical setting. An Associate or Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program is preferred, and CVT, LVT, or RVT status is highly preferred. You possess a mastery of IV catheter placement, dental nerve blocks, and a deep understanding of pharmacology/dosage calculations. You possess the ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in fast-paced or emotionally taxing environments without compromising your performance or team attitude. You are skilled at using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions or approaches to clinical problems. Physical & Safety Requirements Ability to lift 50 lbs and remain mobile for 10-hour shifts. High tolerance for a fast-paced medical environment. Strict compliance with all safety standards regarding X-ray radiation and waste anesthetic gas scavenger systems.

Compensation Range:

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour Ready to take ownership of your clinical growth and join a practice that values your heart and your expertise? Apply today to join the family at Richmond Animal Hospital!

Pay:

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person