Job summary
Stonyridge Veterinary Service is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.The Veterinary Technician will play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients.Responsibilities include supporting veterinarians, assisting with surgeries and procedures, and communicating with clients.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.• 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.• 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.• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
Requirements
• Current Veterinary Technician licensure required (RVT)• 1-2 years of clinical experience• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.• Great customer service and phone skills• Critical thinking skills• Compassionate, self-motivated, and dedicated• Has a positive attitude and is able to work well on a team
Key Skills Needed
• Current Veterinary Technician licensure (RVT)• 1-2 years of clinical experience• Customer service skills• Phone skills• Critical thinking skills• Compassionate• Self-motivated• Positive attitude• Teamwork
Benefits
• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement, 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• 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• 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
