Veterinary Technician
About this role
.Veterinary Assistant
Salary: $17.00-$19.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30AM–6:00 PM, with a day off each week. Saturday shifts are 7:30 AM–12:00 PM and required. If you're scheduled for a Saturday, you'll also receive an additional day during the week in addition to your regular day off.
What to Expect
- All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
- Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
- 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
- Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.
- Continuing education opportunities for our licensed technicians to grow and thrive in their careers
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and technicians during appointments, diagnostics, and surgical procedures
- Provide safe handling and restraint of patients
- Perform basic laboratory tests and prepare samples as directed
- Clean and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment
- Accurately update patient records and support client communication
- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a veterinary or animal care setting strongly preferred
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Compassionate and attentive to patient needs
- Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods
About Us
Newport Veterinary Hospital is a fast-growing veterinary hospital known for its supportive culture, strong team values, and commitment to both patient care and staff development. We are passionate about what we do—and we’re looking for a like-minded veterinary technician to join our team.
#VETASST
Company at a glance
We value the importance of the human-animal bond and realize the depth of emotions that are a part of this bond. At Caring Hands Animal Hospital you may stay with your pet during all aspects of the office visit and medical treatments. If your pet is hospitalized you are always welcome to visit during hospital hours. If your pet needs to be taken to the treatment room during an appointment, you may come right along with them! We have 6 locations and are actively growing.
Top Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Employee pet discount
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee referral bonus
- Continuing education opportunities
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