Veterinary Technician

Responsibilities

• Provide direct daily care and oversight for hospital animals, including feeding, cleaning, enrichment, medicating, and monitoring physical and behavioral health.
• Maintain medical records, vaccinations, testing, and treatments.
• Assist the Vet Tech Coordinator and/or Director with the management of students performing hospital duties, including scheduling and ensuring adherence to welfare and safety protocols.
• Support animal acquisition, intake, health assessments, and foster/adoption protocols.
• Manage inventory control and monitor supply levels.
• Prepare and set up laboratory sessions, including equipment, supplies, and scheduling animal use.
• Assist instructors during labs with live animal handling, restraint, and procedural preparation.
• Perform maintenance on veterinary equipment.

Requirements

• Three years of advanced clerical or para-professional work involving data collection and program-related information, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• An Associate's Degree may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and equipment.
• Proficiency in basic PC hardware and standard software.
• Ability to collect, compile, and analyze data for reports and studies.
• Strong English oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current licensure as a veterinary technician in Pennsylvania.
• A passing VTNE score or foreign equivalent.

About the Company

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