20 Best Animal Technician jobs (Hiring Now!)

Certified Veterinary Technician
Orchard Mesa Veterinary Hospital —Grand Junction, CO
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
$18 - $22 an hour
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
San Juan Veterinary Clinic —Montrose, CO
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Registered Veterinary Technician
Family Veterinary Hospital —Evergreen, CO
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
$22 - $26 an hour
Certified Veterinary Technician
Boiling Springs Animal Hospital —Boiling Springs, PA
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Game Wildlife Technician
BBCH —Fort Campbell, KY
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Certified Veterinary Technician
Bellevue Animal Clinic —Little Rock, AR
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Animal Care Technician
Volto Consulting —Durham, NC
As an Animal Technician, you will play a crucial role in the care and well-being of animals. Previous experience in pet sitting or animal handling is preferred.
$20 - $23 an hour
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Licensed Veterinary Technician
Brookside Veterinary Hospital —Gig Harbor, WA
Benefits include sick time/vacation, license dues, medical, dental, 401K plan, continuing education, and pet benefits! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time.
$20 - $28 an hour
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Anesthesia/Surgery Veterinary Technician-Hunt Valley
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Animal Care Technician
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In turn, Triumph Food members own 50 percent of Daily's Premium Meats, a specialty pork processor bacon and other premium pork products.
$20 an hour
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Certified Veterinary Technician
Atlasvet —Washington, DC
Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients. Medical, Vision and Dental plans available.
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Animal Care Technician
Rutherford County Government —Murfreesboro, TN
Duties and responsibilities include providing excellent customer service to shelter patrons, cleaning of kennels, cages, and related spaces in the animal…
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Doggy Daycare/ Lodging - Animal Care/Lodging Technician
My Pet's Vet - Buford —Buford, GA
The Lodging Technician is responsible for the cleanliness and comfort of our guests. Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with…
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Veterinary Technician
Newaukum Valley Veterinary Services —Chehalis, WA
We utilize our veterinary technicians to their fullest capabilities, including performing blood draws, placing IV catheters, monitoring anesthesia, taking…
$16.50 - $24.10 an hour
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ANIMAL TECHNICIAN SR
University of Missouri —Columbia, MO
One year of experience in animal care activities or sufficient experience as animal technician trainee is required. 2% Prepare animals for experimentation.
$14.51 - $25.33 an hour
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Wildlife Management Technician
Montana Pest Solutions —Missoula, MT
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$80,000 - $100,000 a year
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Veterinary Technician Assistant / RVT
Millville Veterinary Clinic —Millville, CA
Practice is 97% companion animal; 3% other. Seeking a skilled and experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant / RVT. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time.
$18 - $30 an hour
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Licensed Veterinary Technician
Thrive Pet Healthcare —Reno, NV
Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
$24 - $33 an hour
Per Diem Licensed Veterinary Technician
Small Door Veterinary —Boston, MA
Comfortable with computers and online tools. Recording vitals and assisting doctors with diagnostics. Knowledge and ability to recognize medical emergencies and…
$30 - $35 an hour
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Animal Care Technician
University of Miami —Miami, FL
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level is preferred and will be…
$16 - $22 an hour
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Certified Veterinary Technician

Orchard Mesa Veterinary Hospital - Grand Junction, CO

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Job Details

Full-time $18 - $22 an hour

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Veterinary Technician Certification
Writing skills
Veterinary experience
Laboratory experience
English
High school diploma or GED
IV insertion
Discharge planning
Veterinary Medicine
1 year
Nursing

Full Job Description

Overview:

Orchard Mesa Veterinary Hospital has an opportunity for a full time experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team! We are an AAHA accredited hospital. We treat all kinds of household pets – dogs and cats of all ages and all kinds from purebred to mixed breeds, and “pocket pets” – ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs, mice and hamsters.

Compensation: $18-22

Location:

2668 Highway 50
Grand Junction, CO 81503

Hospital Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 1:00pm

At the Orchard Mesa Veterinary Hospital, we know how important the health and well-being of your pet is to you. Since 1982, we have taken care of thousands of our customers’ pets with a devotion and attention to quality unmatched in the area. Dr. Nancy Hugenberg, Dr. Canone Clark, Dr. Tanja Omar, and Dr. Diane Henney-Clark have more than 6 decades of experience to ensure the best care for our patients.

Job Summary: The Credentialed Veterinary Technician provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. The Certified Veterinary Technician will be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.

Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
Maintain excellent client communication.
Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Additional Functions:

Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients.
Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
Provide feedback and changes to the training program.
Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as necessary.

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
The employee must be confident around pets.

Required Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
State Department of Regulation Licensing required.
1+ Years of Veterinary industry experience required.

Physical Requirements:

The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Travel required: Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor visits and associate education.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

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