Veterinary Technician/assistant - White River Junction, United States - Norwich Regional Animal Hospital

Description

Who we are:

Norwich Regional Animal Hospital is looking for a compassionate and engaged Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our small but mighty team part-time.

We are a one-vet small animal general practice with a diverse clientele.

We balance our schedule so not only are we never double booked but we have room to see urgent cases (both our clients and others).

We have two exam rooms, a treatment room, lab, surgery suite and Xray. We are open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

This is a place where we are truly a team.

Collaboration is the name of the game and we make sure that all staff get what they need while also taking care of clients.

The education and lived experiences of each one of us is valued and listened to from our cat-savvy receptionist to our dog sport competitor vet assistant.

Every day is a new set of clients and a new adventure where you can dig into your vet tech knowledge without feeling overwhelmed.

We value new skills and support a wide variety of continuing education opportunities - not just the usual lunch and learns

For the health of our patients and the sanity of our staff, we're looking for the right person to round out the team—and we're willing to take our time to find the right fit.

We want whoever we add to the mix to be happy here for a long time.

You are an experienced tech/assistant who is looking for a better relationship with vet med.

You want to be part of a medical team where your skills and experience is not only appreciated but is a vital part of our collaborative process.

You enjoy both the wild hectic days and the quiet times monitoring a patient in recovery.

You want to work at a practice where you can use the depth of your education and experience every day to provide excellent care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides compassionate care to patients and clients
• Keeps accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy, including indepth knowledge of medical terminology and record keeping.
• Prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Performs physical assessments and records observations, including triaging and problemsolving to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Safe, lowstress, and compassionate handling and restraint.
• Prepares estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Pharmacy skills, including protocols for filling inhouse
• Radiography and digital imaging
• Monitors vitals by hand and with equipment
• Sample collection and processing for inhouse and reference labs
• Builds initial rapport and longterm relationships with both pets and clients, successfully communicates plans and estimates to owners.
• Maintains an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies as determined by the inventory control system
• Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids
• Communicates within the team, proactively advocating for their patient's needs
• Operates practice management software (AVImark) and related software packages

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) is highly desirable; equivalent training and experience may be substituted.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can deal with them even when they are stressed, ill, or in pain. Dedication to safety for all parties involved.
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Well skilled in balancing multiple priorities and tasks with attention to detail.
• Experience recognizing your limits and asking for help as needed.
• Strong work ethic and track record of being reliable.
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.

Located close to I-91 and right down the street from King Arthur Baking Company, the NRAH team not only offers a competitive compensation package but also all the mini-snickers bars you could want and a group of people who will care deeply about your quality of life and well-being.

NRAH offers competitive salary 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
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 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 allowa