Veterinary Technician

4 weeks ago


Havertown, United States Thrive Pet Healthcare Full time
Description

Position at Thrive Pet Healthcare

Veterinary Technician (Overnight) - Havertown, Pennsylvania

Shifts: 7pm - 7am

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Keystone Veterinary Emergency & Referral, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you'll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way

Who we are

At Keystone Veterinary Emergency & Referral, you'll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

At Keystone Veterinary Emergency & Referral, we provide 24/7 emergency services, including surgery, for dogs and cats in the greater Philadelphia area.

When you are looking for an emergency & specialty veterinary hospital, you should be able to count on superior care and excellent service. We at Keystone Veterinary Emergency and Referral in Havertown PA have assembled an expert team of veterinary professionals to bring you the best possible healthcare for your pet. We have a veterinary facility that is clean, comfortable, and efficient. We are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week for all of your pet's emergency and urgent care needs.

The Emergency Service operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year to receive referral cases from local veterinarians and animals with serious or life-threatening problems that require immediate attention. In addition, we are available for owners whose pets become ill and require urgent care.

Our doctors use advanced techniques and equipment to tailor treatment protocols to best meet your pet's medical needs in surgery, cardiology, radiology, and emergency care.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Keystone Veterinary Emergency & Referral is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary Technician you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:
  • Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
  • With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
  • Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
  • Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
  • Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
  • Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
  • Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
Experience & Skills Requirements:

Applicants must be proficient in, but not limited to, the following:
  • Nursing skills: IV catheter placement, venipuncture, triage, radiology, laboratory procedures, administration of medications (IV, IM, PO, SQ), and patient care.
  • Triage: the ability to perform physical exams; accurately count heart rate, CRT, mucous membrane color, temperature, respiratory rate, and respiratory effort, and obtain a history from the owner.
  • Surgical/Anesthesia skills are a requirement. Must have prior anesthesia and surgery training
  • In patient experience preferred
  • CVT Preferred but not required
  • has 2+ years of veterinary experience
  • strong communication skills
  • comfortable in a fast-paced environment
You'll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
  • Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
  • Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
  • A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
  • Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
  • Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
  • Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
  • Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
  • Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
  • Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
  • Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
  • 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
  • Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses
  • Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
  • Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

and so much more

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $22 - $28 / hour + Shift Diff ($2.00/hour from 10p-7a). The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
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