Veterinary Technician

Applied Intuition Inc.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Southampton is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled animal care and exceptional client service. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience, including surgical skills, and a passion for improving the lives of pets. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuing education. Candidates should be able to handle animals compassionately and communicate effectively with clients.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee pet discount

401(k) with company match

Employee referral bonus

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years of Veterinary Technician experience required.
• Surgical experience is necessary.
• Ability to safely handle animals.

Responsibilities

• Provide status updates for hospitalized patients.
• Educate clients on preventative medicine.
• Greet clients and promote the practice’s services.
• Assist veterinarians in procedures and patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Compassionate care

Job description

Family Pet Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect

As you join our mission to provide our patients with the level of care we would demand for our own pets, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• 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

Salary: $20-$25 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. This position comes with a top-tier sign on bonus!

Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturdays and two evening shifts per week. The hospital closes from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for lunch.

• Monday – Thursday: Shifts may vary and include:
  • 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM (surgery shift followed by appointments)
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Rotating Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
• Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
• Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice’s products, programs, and services.
• Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.
• Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.
• Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.

Qualifications:

• At least two years of Veterinary Technician experience.
• Surgical experience is required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Family Pet Clinic

Family Pet Clinic, with locations in Southampton, Feasterville, and a brand-new facility opening in Horsham, is a full-service veterinary practice that has happily served dogs, cats, and their owners for over 25 years. We take great pride in our modern services and amenities, our incredible track record of satisfied customers and patients, and our accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).