Seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician for a Full-Time Career Opportunity at Chestnut Hill Animal Hospital / $35 per hour plus benefits
We are seeking a certified veterinary technician with 2 or more years experience for a full-time career opportunity with our experienced team at Chestnut Hill Animal Hospital.
Established in 1974, Chestnut Hill Animal Hospital is a local leader in the greater Philadelphia region in demonstrating the success of taking a dynamic team-based and innovative integrative-medicine approach to advance successful care outcomes for our clients’ beloved companion animals.
In addition to our advanced and extensive veterinary clinical practice, we have a modern, on-site rehabilitation therapy center with a highly experienced Certified Rehabilitation Therapist. Photomodulation therapy, microcurrent therapy, electromagnetic therapy, western and Chinese herbs, and nutrigenomics are also applied to complement leading-edge traditional clinical care in our practice. Our veterinarian is certified in both veterinary acupuncture and food therapy. We care for an abundance of dogs and cats and also have a thriving avian, small mammal, and reptile patient community.
Experience with special species is not required but is highly valued.
We are deeply involved with client education so that the pet parent can provide their companion animal with the most loving and comfortable life journey.
As a CVT with 2 or more years experience, we expect that you are accomplished with:
- obtaining and recording patient histories in electronic medical records
- performing laboratory procedures and tests and using blood analyzers
- dispensing and administering prescribed medications, vaccines, treatments
- administering prescribed fluids intravenously or subcutaneously
- phlebotomy and intravenous catheter placement
- administering and monitoring anesthesia under veterinary direction
- pre-op surgical prep and assisting in surgery with a veterinarian
- performing digital radiography
- handling companion animals compassionately, safely, and effectively
- communicating effectively and professionally
We look forward to having you join our team at $35 per hour plus paid vacation, health insurance, uniform allowance, and continuing education.
If you are interested in joining our team and contributing your knowledge and expertise, please send both a one-page cover letter and one-page CV to:
chestnuthillvet at yahoo dot com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person