Glenwood Pet Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, seeks a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team in Erie, PA.
Glenwood Pet Hospital strives to enrich the lives of all pets that come through our door by providing the highest quality of care. Our animal hospital is well equipped with advanced technology in addition to a variety of essential services to fulfill the needs of dogs, cats, and exotic pets. When our clients’ pets are in our care, they can rest assured knowing that they will receive the undivided attention of our experienced team.
Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for performing basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
This is a full-time position. $15-$20 depending on experience
Hours of availability: 7:00am-7:30pm Monday-Friday; 7:00am-1:30pm Saturday
Shifts: 6-hour and/or 12-hour shifts - Saturday rotation
7:00pm-11:00pm Urgent Care hours available but not a requirement ($2 shift differential)
Essential Job Duties:
- Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
- Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
- Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
- Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
- Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
- Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
- Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
- Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
- Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
- Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
- Perform tech appointments, such as pedicures, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine lab work, subcutaneous fluids, etc. as deemed appropriate by practice
- Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
- Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by veterinarian.
- Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with doctor present.
- Assist in operating room, recovery, and post op-nursing care as requested by veterinarian.
- Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Must have completed Veterinary Technician school
- Having a Veterinary Technician license is preferred
- At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience required.
- Excellent listening and communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to act as a team player.
- Must be proficient in veterinary medical terminology.
Benefits:
Our employment package for full-time employees includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%. In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP® grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members. VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.
Glenwood Pet Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.