CityVet Chevy Chase - Veterinary Technician - VT

CityVet Support Staff • Full-time • Washington, DC, US • $18 - $24 / hour • 1w ago

Your Kind of Care.

At CityVet, care is personal. It's the way we care for our patients, connect with our clients, and support one another. Our vet-led clinics are built around people who are passionate about making a difference and empowered to provide care in a way that feels authentic to them. When you join CityVet, you're joining a team that values who you are, invests in where you want to go, and believes the best care starts with people who truly care. That's Your Kind of Care.

We are looking for the right person to join our team!

CityVet is looking for Veterinary Technicians to join our team! A Veterinary Technician Assistant will be considered (with a minimum of 1-year experience).

Compensation is based on experience and education.

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Technician (VT) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician works to relieve the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Technicians help facilitate and streamline communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.

A day in the life:

Assist Veterinarians - prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia/take x-rays/gather lab specimen), monitor patients post-op & restrain animals during exams
Obtain Samples - gather stool, blood, and other samples for testing
Testing - test the samples gathered and help to interpret the results
Administer Medications - give patients accurate dosage of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM
Client Communication - obtain medical information from the clients and provide the client proper instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian's plan of care
Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed

Essential qualifications:

High school diploma or GED
At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
Lift 50 lbs to waist height
Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication & listening skills
Self-motivated & team-oriented

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Caring For You

We know that caring for people and their pets requires energy, empathy, and resilience, so we make it a priority to care for our people by investing in programs, resources, and benefits that support their professional and personal well-being. Eligible Team Members may choose from a range of benefits that help support them and their families through every stage of life.

Investment in Your Future. A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4% employer match, a Health Savings Account option, and growth opportunities.
Work-Life Balance. Enjoy paid time off and floating holidays, flexible schedules, and paid parental leave.
Exceptional Health and Supplemental Benefits. Health, Dental (+Adult Ortho option!), Vision, Disability, & Life Insurance, Personal Pet-Care Program, Employee Discount Program.
Care When You Need It. We provide free telemedicine for all full-time team members and their families, as well as comprehensive in-the-moment mental health benefits through our robust Employee Assistance Program.

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