Veterinary Technician / Assistant

PetVet Care Centers LLC; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Chester seeks a full-time Veterinary Technician/Assistant to support hospital operations and provide exceptional care. Responsibilities include conducting examinations, assisting in surgeries, and maintaining medical records. Candidates with a high school diploma or GED will be considered, and preferred skills include experience in veterinary medicine and relevant certifications. The role offers a flexible schedule with various shifts and benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member pet discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends and career development resources

Grant Circle support fund

Qualifications

• All experience levels will be considered.
• Preferred skills include veterinary medicine experience.
• Certification as CVT, LVT, RVT, or LVMT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support hospital operations by providing quality veterinary care.
• Determine animal requirements through examinations and tests.
• Assist during surgeries and provide nursing care.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Full‑time Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Position Overview

• The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, caring for feeding and patient needs, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharge, and maintaining patient medical records.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans, completing laboratory tests, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, vaccines, and treatments, and bandaging wounds.
• Support examinations and operations by assembling supplies, bringing patients to the exam rooms, restraining patients, and assisting the veterinarian as directed.
• Apply full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure patients have food and water, keep rooms, cages, and equipment clean, and observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• Fill prescriptions, administer controlled drugs, and document all procedures.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing instruments, sanitizing areas, storing supplies, verifying shelf life, and following legal regulations.
• Document patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes in the database accurately and promptly.
• Communicate patient status to owners as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and arrange repairs.
• Manage inventory, place orders, verify receipts, and maintain supplies.
• Update job knowledge through educational opportunities and professional journals.
• Release pets to owners, ensuring each animal is clean and groomed.
• Follow oral and written directions and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or GED.
• All experience levels will be considered.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Veterinary medicine and/or related experience.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT).

Schedule

• Flexible to work various shifts during operating hours, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm (no weekends).
• Partial availability is welcome and will be accommodated.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster).
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
• Team Member pet discounts.
• Emotional wellbeing support – Calm app access and 24/7 EAP.
• CE stipends and career development resources.
• Grant Circle – a relief fund for personal hardship.
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources.

Pay Range

$15 — $25 USD

PetVet is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin, physical or mental disabilities, military status or any other protected class. EOE, M/F/D/V