Veterinary Technician / Receptionist
26 days ago
Villa Ridge
Job DescriptionCompany Description Homestead Veterinary Hospital is a six-doctor practice serving a diverse caseload of approximately 70% equine, 25% small animal, and 5% small ruminant patients. We support all areas of equine sports medicine, caring for patients ranging from beloved backyard companions to high-level performance horses. While our practice is primarily ambulatory, we also operate a 10,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art hospital featuring indoor stocks and four stalls, including mare/foal and isolation spaces. We’re looking for a compassionate, team-oriented individual with strong communication skills and a passion for client and patient care. To learn more about us, click here! Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: We’re seeking a compassionate and versatile team member to support both patient care and front desk operations, working with both small animal and equine patients. Responsibilities: • Restrain pets and assist with exams, procedures, and surgery (including anesthesia support), • Triage patients and assist with diagnostics (lab samples, imaging), • Provide nursing care and administer medications, • Communicate treatment plans with clients, • Greet clients, manage calls/emails, and schedule appointments, • Check clients in/out, process payments, and maintain reception area, • Ongoing training and development to help you grow in your role or advance your careerQualifications We're Looking For: • A Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required, • Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts., • Compassionate, calm, and team-oriented with strong communication skills., • Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations., • Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques., • Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens., • Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture., • Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring., • Strong computer skills and ability to manage scheduling, taking calls, and answering client questions., • Excellent client communication and medical record management skills., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards. Additional Information We offer our staff: • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA), • Employee Assistance Program, • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees, • Paid Bereavement Program, • Paid Parental Leave Program, • Competitive Compensation, • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles), • Tuition Assistance Program, • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster, • Career Development Opportunities, • Referral Bonus Program for most positions! *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: