Veterinary Technician

Do you like the idea of being a part of a team that celebrates each other’s individuality and encourages genuine self-care? Are you looking to feel valued and utilized in your profession AND have a proper work/life balance? Are you passionate about animal welfare and nurturing the human-animal bond? Do you believe client education is the key to ensuring our pets live happy and healthy lives? Are you a technician looking for the right fit?

We absolutely feel the same! And would love to talk more.

Southridge Animal Hospital is looking to welcome an experienced or licensed Veterinary Technician to our fantastic team.

About Us:

We are a two-doctor, companion animal day practice with an established client base that continues to grow. We promote an atmosphere of learning and laughter while committing to genuinely engage with our clients and advocate for our patients. We believe the fulfillment and reward of working in veterinary medicine cannot be compared to any other field. The value of our veterinary support staff is the foundation of our clinic’s success, and the tenured staffing of our practice speaks volumes to that point.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a professional, compassionate team with a great sense of humor. We offer a flexible shift schedule - typically 10-hour shifts for full-time hours and rotating Saturday shifts. We take employee wellbeing seriously and offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 

• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 

• Flexible Spending Account 

• 529 Savings Plan 

• Tuition Support Program 

• Referral bonus program  

Wellness Benefits:   

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision 

• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance 

• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child 

• Sick Time / Paid Time Off 

• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets 

• Pet discounts on services and products 

• Pet food discount program 

Workplace Benefits:  

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program 

• Professional development opportunities  

• State license reimbursement 

• VTNE exam fee reimbursement 

• Continuing education allowance 

• Uniform allowance  

• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide 

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Employee discount program 

As an experienced or credentialed veterinary technician, you are already familiar with the responsibilities and skills required to be a successful veterinary professional. Some of the key qualifications we are looking for include:

Communicating with clients:

• Educate and advocate for patient care while attending to client concerns regarding their pet

• Negotiate financial discussions while maintaining composure and empathy

Medical record keeping

• Succinctly document patient history and treatments as well as conversations with clients

Interacting with patients using low-stress engagement and restraint

• Knowledge of Fear Free handling a plus

Assisting Veterinarians within the scope of practice:

• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement

• Collect and prepare patient samples, interpret routine diagnostics

• Administer medications and treatments

• Calculate, fill and log medications as prescribed

• Document patients’ vitals and observe changes in patient condition

• Induce, monitor and maintain anesthesia and sedated procedures

• Assist in surgical and dental procedures as needed/as skills allow

• Accurately position and restrain for radiology and ultrasound

• Discharge patients and relay doctor recommendations

Executing all tasks with the safety and welfare of the patient, client and staff in mind

Ensuring a clean, welcoming and positive environment for clients and patients

Qualities we are seeking:

• 3+ years of experience in the field as a veterinary technician or commensurate licensure

• Experience with anesthetic procedures highly desired

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Accountability and integrity

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with team members

• Polished communication and interpersonal skills

• Capacity for performing and communicating during high-stress situations

• Aptitude in building trust and rapport with clients

• Vaccine, nutrition, pharmacology and preventative care knowledge

• Experience with Cornerstone and/or Idexx lab equipment a plus, but not required

• Basic computer and typing skills

• Superior organizational skills

• Ability to reliably commute

If you want to provide outstanding patient care and exceptional client service, we would love to hear from you!

Salary:

$18 - $20 per hour

Experience:

Only candidates with previous Veterinary Technician experience will be considered, 3+ years preferred.

Opportunities for growth, education, and advancement are integral to our culture. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Southridge Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.