Veterinary Technician - Hope Valley - Mass-RI Veterinary ER

Description

Job Type Full-time Description

Are you passionate about animal care and looking to make an impact in the veterinary field?

Wickford Veterinary Clinic, located in North Kingstown, RI, is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Veterinary Technician to help provide exceptional care for pets and their families. If you are ready to take on a rewarding role in a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the well-being of animals, we want to hear from you Here, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care to pets at every stage of their health journey.

Our vision is a simple one, to make the community and the animals and people in it happier and healthier. If those values mean something to you, we invite you to check us out.

What to Expect:

• Commitment to Continuing Education: We want to retain and develop our talent to the best of our ability. You can expect numerous in-house CE opportunities, and any mentoring available to support and achieve your VTS goals.
• Career Advancement: We Pride ourselves on recognizing top talent with strong work ethics and if you demonstrate those things, you can expect to be promoted from within.
• Environment of Belonging: With so many specialties at your fingertips, it's easy to find where you fit.  We also promote an environment of inclusivity so that everyone feels welcome.

About You:

We strongly believe that veterinary medicine is a team sport, and our preferred candidate is someone who feels the same. The ideal candidate for this role is comfortable with all aspects of general practice, including anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring, drug calculations and protocols, dentistry, and surgery. We highly value collaboration from all staff members, so please speak up, as your input is not only valued but can make a difference.

We also treat a fair number of exotic patients, so interest in treating exotics is important  If you are excited to expand your skills and care for a wide variety of species, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Compensation:

$20.00-$22.50 an hour depending on experience and education.

Anticipated Schedule:

This is a Full-Time position

Monday – 8:30am-6pm, Wednesday – 8:30am-6pm, Thursday – 8:30am-6pm, Friday – 8:30am-5pm. 

Rotating Saturday – 8:30am-12pm. 

What's in it for you?

• Supportive culture with social events & team building
• Competitive paid time off & holidays
• Career Growth & Training Opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Mental Health Focused Services
• A Safe Harbor 401K with up to a 4% match and immediate vesting
• Up to 75% employee pet care discount 
• Annual uniform allowance 

Who We Are: 

Wickford Veterinary Clinic has proudly been serving the clients of Rhode Island for the last 30 years.  Our current team of doctors have over 25 years of experience  Wickford Veterinary Clinic, located in North Kingstown, RI, is a network hospital of Pieper Veterinary. 

We know it's not always easy to make a move. We treat all interviews as confidential and if a casual chat is more your style, we can do that too We genuinely love what we do and the people we work with

Requirements

• 1-3 years Veterinary Technician experience.
•  Associates in Veterinary Technology is a plus.
•  RVT is a plus.
•  Knowledge of Anesthesia and monitoring.
•  Phlebotomy
•  Knowledge of the procedures used for scheduling patients, receiving, treating, ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests.
•  Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
•  Knowledge of sterilization techniques to sterilize various instruments and materials.
•  Knowledge of the instruments, materials, and standardized procedures used in the full variety of treatments to prepare and provide "tableside" assistance.
•  Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services. This includes client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of client satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.

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