Veterinary Technician - Part time

The role

A credentialed technician will provide clinical support under the direction of licensed veterinarians. Duties include patient assessment, triage, administering medications, and assisting with surgical or emergency procedures.

What you will do

• Perform patient intake assessments and record vital signs
• Assist with triage of emergency and urgent cases
• Monitor hospitalized patients for changes in condition
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and medication administration
• Monitor anesthesia and perform patient assessments
• Collect and prepare diagnostic specimens
• Support surgical and emergency procedures
• Communicate patient updates and discharge instructions to clients
• Support and guide patient care associates, veterinary assistants and kennel attendants

Required qualifications

• Active credentialing as an RVT, LVT or CVT in the state of practice
• Graduation from an AVMA CVTEA-accredited veterinary technology program
• Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE)
• Demonstrated clinical proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration and patient assessment
• Strong observational, critical thinking and communication skills
• Commitment to working within legal and ethical standards of the veterinary technician profession
• Ability to stand, lift and handle animals for extended periods
• Ability to work with patients in varying degrees of illness or injury
• Ability to work with anesthetic agents, biological specimens and controlled substances
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently

Nice to have

• Experience in a specialty or emergency veterinary hospital
• Familiarity with specialty-specific clinical protocols
• Prior experience mentoring or training veterinary assistants or patient care associates
• Active participation in continuing education through NAVTA, state veterinary technician associations or specialty academies
• Additional fluency in other languages

Benefits

• Mental health support through Talkspace and ComPsych
• Uniforms allowance
• Teammate referral bonus program
• Access earned wages before payday with DailyPay

About the company

Veritas Veterinary Partners specializes in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals. The company aims to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide.