Veterinary Technician
Full TimeJob Overview
Join Our Veterinary Team!
Country Brook Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, skilled Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. Whether you're a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), or an experienced veterinary professional, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity to grow your career in veterinary medicine.
At Country Brook Animal Hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care, outstanding client service, and a supportive work environment where team members are valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Why You'll Love Working at Country Brook Animal Hospital
Why You'll Love Working at Country Brook Animal Hospital
We believe great patient care starts with a great team. Our hospital fosters collaboration, continued learning, and a positive culture where veterinary professionals can thrive while making a meaningful impact on pets and the families who love them.
What You'll Do:
As a Veterinary Technician, you will play an essential role in supporting veterinarians, caring for patients, educating clients, and ensuring smooth daily hospital operations.
Patient Care & Nursing
- Perform patient assessments and obtain accurate medical histories
- Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes in condition
- Administer medications via IV, IM, SQ, and oral routes
- Calculate and administer fluid therapy accurately
- Place and maintain intravenous catheters
- Monitor and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, and respiration
- Provide compassionate nursing care and patient comfort
- Assist with medical treatments and patient recovery
Laboratory & Diagnostic Procedures
- Collect blood, urine, fecal, and cytology samples
- Perform venipuncture and laboratory sample preparation
- Run in-house laboratory diagnostics including CBCs, urinalysis, fecals, and infectious disease testing
- Prepare and evaluate laboratory samples
- Assist with ECGs and diagnostic testing
Surgery & Anesthesia
- Prepare patients for surgical procedures
- Induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia
- Monitor anesthetic depth, ECG, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, and temperature
- Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures
- Maintain accurate anesthesia and surgical records
- Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
Radiology & Imaging
- Obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs
- Position patients safely and effectively
- Follow radiation safety protocols and OSHA standards
- Assist with digital imaging management
Client Communication
- Educate pet owners regarding treatments, medications, preventative care, and post-operative instructions
- Provide discharge instructions and answer client questions
- Deliver compassionate support during difficult medical situations and end-of-life care
- Build trusting relationships with clients through exceptional service
Emergency & Critical Care Support
- Assist with triage and urgent patient care when needed
- Perform basic life support and CPR
- Monitor critical patients and maintain accurate medical records
- Assist veterinarians during emergency procedures
Qualifications:
Required
- Previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant with advanced technical skills
- Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine, patient care, and animal handling
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred
- RVT, LVT, or CVT credentials
- Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance
- Experience with digital radiography and in-house laboratory diagnostics
Technical Skills
Successful candidates should be comfortable with:
- Venipuncture and blood collection
- IV catheter placement and maintenance
- Medication calculations and administration
- Fluid therapy management
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical assistance
- Radiology and diagnostic imaging
- Laboratory diagnostics
- Patient restraint and handling
- Medical record documentation
- Emergency patient support and CPR
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout scheduled shifts
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently and assist with larger patients as needed
- Ability to safely handle dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments