Job description

Our 5 doctor full-service clinic is looking for a full-time veterinary technician who can make clients and pets feel right at home! You would join a team of 25 full-time employees, several who have been with our company for over 10 years. Our technical staff, receptionist, and doctors work closely together and enjoy a fun, respectful working environment where every voice is valued. All of our employees are integral to the growth and success of our business. We are looking for candidates who are hard working, independent, big picture thinkers.

Our clinic currently has 4 technicians (plus 6 veterinary assistants). We are looking for additional technicians to join our team. We use cornerstone as our practice management software and all of the latest Idexx in-house analyzers, digital x-rays, ultrasound and laser.

Besides a focus on top quality medicine and customer service, our management team focuses on the health and wellness of our staff. We keep our break room stocked with food and snacks to keep your energy up during those busy days. Our every other month staff meetings incorporate a catered lunch 30 minutes prior to increase fellowship between departments. In 2022, we added in mental health days on top of vacation and sick time, Bonusly, an app for internal employee recognition, and parking spaces have been purchased in our busy downtown neighborhood.

Job Description (not all skills are required)

General Skills - Blood Draws, Catheter Placement, Intubation, Cystocentisis, Anesthesia Monitoring, Taking/Developing X-rays, Administering Medications – PO, IM, Sub-Q, IV, Converting injectable medications from milligrams to milliliters, Knowledge of medication classifications, Blood Glucose, Blood pressure, TPR, Knowledge of RX diets, Knowledge of heartworm and flea/tick prevention

Dental - Set up dental x-ray software, dental drill and anesthesia machine, Shoot Dental X-rays Inject nerve blocks (Not required), Dental Cleaning (Scaling and Polishing), Suture surgical extraction sites (Not required)

Surgery - Set up surgical suite for various procedures, Prepare patients for surgical procedures, Monitor Anesthesia

Lab work - Perform CBC/Chemistry, Differentials, Urinalysis, Fecal Flotation, Ear Cytology, Skin Scrapes, PCV /Total Solids, Knowledge of normal ranges, Outside Lab forms – know how fill out forms and send samples

Non-medical - Supervising Assistants, Client Communication (on the phone and in-person), Basic Computer knowledge

The hours for this position would be incorporate morning and evening hours, but will be flexible for the right candidate. Experience preferred but not required. Bonus will be based on previous experience and hours worked pet week, but will range from $500-2000.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are optional. All staff are vaccinated.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20016: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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