Veterinary Technician

Who we are

North East Animal Hospital is looking for an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
Status:
Full-time
Salary:
Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 7:45 am-5 pm. One day off during the week and weekends off

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, Roth retirement savings, flexible spending options, 529 savings plan, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental coverage, up to three weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, paid time off, and employee pet care benefits
Professional Growth & Recognition:
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, and TechLife Professional Development Program
Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate:
Six paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, predictable scheduling, regular lunch breaks, and a supportive team culture that values work-life balance

Looking for a veterinary hospital where excellent patient care and a healthy work-life balance actually go hand in hand?

North East Animal Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. We take pride in providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service, while also recognizing that great veterinary medicine starts with taking care of the people who provide it.

Our team works together to maintain high standards of medicine while creating a supportive, fun environment where everyone has opportunities to learn, grow, and enjoy the people they work with. If predictable scheduling, real lunch breaks, strong teamwork, and excellent medicine sound like your kind of workplace, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Join a team committed to exceptional patient care and client service
• Work in a supportive environment where coworkers genuinely care for one another
• Enjoy consistent and predictable scheduling
• Get regular lunch breaks built into your day
• Work alongside experienced veterinary professionals who value collaboration
• Continue developing your technical skills through mentorship and professional development
• Receive support for credentialing through state license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Grow your career through continuing education and the TechLife Professional Development Program
• Practice high-quality medicine with a team that values compassion and empathy
• Build meaningful relationships with clients and their pets
• Work in a culture that encourages camaraderie, learning, and professional growth
• Enjoy a healthier balance between your career and life outside the hospital

What You'll Do

• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, procedures, and surgeries
• Prepare patients and equipment for surgical and anesthetic procedures
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Closely monitor patient vital signs throughout anesthetic procedures
• Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples
• Place IV catheters and assist with fluid therapy
• Perform and assist with dental procedures
• Obtain complete patient histories and relevant medical information
• Maintain accurate and thorough treatment records
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Apply your knowledge of vaccine schedules and preventive care
• Educate clients about medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and follow-up recommendations
• Assist with diagnostic testing and laboratory procedures
• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked exam and treatment areas
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and other team members
• Support teammates and contribute to an efficient hospital workflow
• Help create a positive experience for every patient and client

What You'll Bring

• Previous veterinary technician experience or an active veterinary technician license
• Strong anesthesia assisting and monitoring skills

Experience with veterinary dentistry

• Confidence with venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Strong patient history-taking and medical documentation skills
• Knowledge of canine and feline vaccines
• Strong understanding of preventive veterinary care
• Excellent communication and client education skills
• Empathy for clients, patients, coworkers, and yourself
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• The ability to multitask and remain organized in a busy clinical environment
• A positive, dependable, and collaborative attitude
• The confidence to take ownership of responsibilities
• A willingness to ask for help and offer help to teammates
• A desire to continue learning and growing professionally
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

At North East Animal Hospital, we believe that taking care of patients starts with taking care of one another. Veterinary medicine can be demanding, which is why we've worked to build a culture where support, empathy, communication, and teamwork aren't just ideas — they're part of the everyday experience.

You'll have the opportunity to use your technical skills while continuing to strengthen them through mentorship, continuing education, and professional development. Whether you're monitoring anesthesia, assisting with dentistry, educating a client, or helping a teammate through a busy afternoon, your contribution matters.

We also believe that work-life balance should be more than a recruiting phrase. Predictable scheduling and actual lunch breaks help create a workplace where you can build a rewarding veterinary career without losing sight of life outside the hospital.

Most importantly, you'll work with people who believe excellent medicine and a positive workplace belong together.

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

Flexible compensation

401(k) Matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

529 Savings Plan

Tuition Support Program

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal coverage, and employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance

Up to three weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees after one year of service

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Free or discounted laboratory work for employee pets

Pet discounts on veterinary services and products

Pet food discount program

Professional Growth & Recognition

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

Professional development opportunities

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

State Veterinary Technician License reimbursement

VTNE exam fee reimbursement

TechLife Professional Development Program

Lifestyle Benefits

Six paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Predictable scheduling

Regular lunch breaks

Supportive and collaborative workplace culture

Opportunities for mentorship and continued career growth

Healthy work-life balance

Join Our Team

Think you're the Veterinary Technician we've been longing for? Fantastic! If you're looking for a hospital where you can practice excellent medicine, continue growing professionally, and work with a team that genuinely supports one another, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and let's get the ball rolling at North East Animal Hospital!

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