Job Description
Veterinary Technician
Salary: $20.00-$22.00 per hour dependent on skills and experience
Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:45 AM- 5:00 PM, with some weekend hours on a rotating scheduled
Garners Ferry Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
What to Expect as a Licensed Vet Tech with Garners Ferry Animal Hospital
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
- Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
- Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
- Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
- Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Qualifications:
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification.
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
About Garners Ferry Animal Hospital
We believe comprehensive preventive care is essential to your companion pet’s long, happy and healthy life.
We promise to provide individualized, high quality, companion pet medical and surgical care through professional, affordable and advanced veterinary services. We are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pets’ health care!
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.