Provides veterinary patient care in a part-time animal hospital role. Responsibilities include surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, post-operative recovery, dental cleanings and radiographs, appointment support, sample collection, laboratory diagnostics, medication and vaccine administration, patient preparation, client education, and medical record maintenance.
Veterinary Technician at VCA Lakota Hills Animal Hospital
Schedule: Part-time opportunity.
About Our Hospital
At VCA Lakota Hills Animal Hospital, you’ll join a 6-doctor team that focuses on caring for dogs and cats, with a strong reputation for compassionate medicine and long-standing client relationships.
At VCA, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With over 1,000 hospitals, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community-focused approach.
As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.
The Role
As a Veterinary Technician you’ll play a key role in supporting patient care and client experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who especially enjoys surgery and dentistry while also wanting a well-rounded role that includes appointments, diagnostics, and everyday patient care. You’ll have the chance to use your technical skills in a variety of ways while growing within a supportive team environment.
What You’ll Do- Assist in surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and post-op recovery
- Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs
- Support appointments by obtaining histories, restraining patients, and assisting the DVM during exams
- Collect samples and perform in-house laboratory diagnostics
- Administer medications and vaccines as directed by the DVM
- Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments
- Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and home care
- Maintain accurate patient medical records
- Plus more!
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE
- Someone who enjoys surgery and dentistry while being excited to support all areas of the hospital
- Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive in a dynamic and fulfilling career
- People obsessed with pets and their care
Apply Today
If you’re looking to join a team where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to connect with you.
5130 Tylersville Rd, West Chester Township, OH
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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.Similar Jobs at VCA Animal Hospitals
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