Job Title: Veterinary Technician
Job Summary
We are seeking an organized, compassionate, and service-oriented Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support our veterinarians and during examinations and medical treatments and provide direct care to our animal patients. Candidates must be comfortable working with a variety of animals and know how to restrain them properly for evaluation and procedures. You also need to be familiar with proper cleaning and sanitizing techniques to ensure our facility is safe.
Why Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital?
BVH invests heavily in our teams' growth and development, and we are proud of the culture and work environment at our hospital. We strive to maintain a positive work/life balance and are happy to offer a comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Vis
on, Dental, 401k, vacation time, paid holidays and much more.
We are a 5-doctor small animal practice that offers wellness and sick exams, Integrative Medicine, Oncology, Chiropractic services, grooming, in-house laboratory, in-house radiology, a full-service pharmacy, and boasts stunning surgical and dental suites.
Veterinary Technician Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet clients and obtain contact information and pet medical histories
- Bring animals back to the exam room and perform an initial evaluation of their health
- Provide assistance to the veterinarian during examinations, surgeries, and other procedures
- Handle basic care duties, such as cleaning and dressing wounds, administering medication, collecting samples, and checking vitals
- Assist with diagnostic imaging and lab work, including blood tests and analysis of urine samples
- Provide food and water to animals retained more than a day and observe any unusual health issues
- Sterilize tools and restock examination and operating rooms
- Inform and educate families about at-home care for their pets
- Update patient files and handle other administrative duties as necessary
Requirements and Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, animal science, or a related field from an accredited program
- 2+ years of veterinary experience
- Working knowledge of standard industry tools and equipment
- Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
- Passion for working with animals and their owners
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Able to restrain larger pets when necessary
- Flexible schedule
SUVETO VETERINARY HEALTH
We are part of an innovative network of hospitals that are owned and operated by the veterinarians working in each hospital. As a part of Suveto, we can offer ownership opportunities, leading-edge technology, and growth opportunities.
Benefits
Our employment package includes paid time off, paid holidays, generous health insurance and HRA package, dental insurance, pet discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%, and continuing education. (See more below.)
Well-being
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
- Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
- Generous PTO
- Pet Health Discounts
Growth
- Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Crisis Support, Mental Health Resources)
- Student Debt Refinancing Programs
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Mentorship & Leadership Training
