Certified Veterinary Technician (Cvt)

Job Description

Waterbury Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician to join our practice located in beautiful Waterbury Center, Vermont. We are a 4-doctor practice offering a full range of services: wellness exams, same day and sick pet exams, hospitalization, soft tissue surgery, extensive dental procedures, ultrasound and more! Because we value the time and wellbeing of our team, we offer a 4-day work week with rotating Saturday shifts (usually 1 per month.)

There is always room to grow here, and we support our team with CE and opportunities to learn and grow. We also offer a scrub allowance, PTO, and generous staff discount.

We are fast paced and committed to providing exceptional patient care and client communication with every interaction. We practice a higher level of medicine than most general practice facilities, dedicating our knowledge and skills to our patients and clients, and educating our staff along the way.

Our ideal candidate is motivated, self-starting, positive, and eager to support our growing facility. We prefer credentialed technicians, but we value proven knowledge and skills above all else. If you are credentialed in another state, we welcome you to join our team!

You must have experience working as a veterinary technician with associated technical and people skills. Certification is desired but not required.

Job responsibilities:

• Assists the veterinarian during examination of animals, providing restraint as needed in order to work safely and effectively.

• Prepares and administers medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.

• Performs routine dental cleanings on animals under the direction of the veterinarian.

• Administers anesthesia to animals under the direction of the veterinarian and monitors animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.

• Obtains radiographs of animals with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques.

• Cares for and monitors the condition of animals recovering from surgery.

• Performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces, such as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.

• Administers emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life-saving procedures.

• Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.

• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.

• Provides the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed.

• Fills prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.

• Prepares animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and placing IV catheters.

• Maintains clean examination rooms and treatment areas.

• Works collaboratively with veterinarians to ensure that all animals are being cared for properly.

Please include any references in your resume. We look forward to meeting you

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

• 8 hour shift

• Day shift

• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waterbury Center, VT 05677: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health's innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.