Certified Veterinary Technician

• Industry-leading pay and staff discounts for your pets
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match starting day one
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Yearly scrub allowance
• CE opportunities and education support to become credentialed
• Bonus opportunities
• Flexible scheduling and focus on work-life harmony
• Career development and growth resources

• Maintain clear and accurate medical, client, and case records using appropriate terminology and grammar.
• Review medical records, treatment estimates, and discharge instructions with clients, and respond to basic animal care inquiries, escalating medical questions to veterinarians as needed.
• Guide and support medical support staff to ensure efficient shift operations and workflow.
• Mentor team members to encourage career growth and personal development.
• Provide input for 360-degree performance evaluations of employees.
• Assist with client services including appointment scheduling, payments, check-in, and courteous phone communication.
• Provide feedback and suggest improvements to training programs; participate in training sessions, job shadows, and working interviews.
• Perform assigned cleaning, clinic upkeep, and equipment maintenance tasks.
• Delegate cleaning or other duties during slow periods when a supervisor is unavailable.
• Identify and address areas needing additional attention within the clinic environment.
• Answer client inquiries confidently about routine procedures and animal care.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients to support patient care and hospital operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the nature and level of work.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program.
• Current state veterinary technician license in good standing.
• One year of experience in the veterinary industry is preferred.
• Proficiency in a range of technical skills including laboratory procedures, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental care, and nursing.
• Ability to administer subcutaneous (SQ), intramuscular (IM), and intravenous (IV) injections.
• Knowledge of commonly used veterinary medications including dosage, side effects, and client communication.
• Understanding of anesthesia and patient recovery monitoring, with the ability to recognize and report changes in patient status.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful or fast-paced environments, including medical emergencies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort and confidence in handling animals of all sizes and temperaments.

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds independently, and over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Capacity to sit, stand, and walk on hard surfaces for extended periods.
• Ability to work in noisy environments with sounds from animals and medical equipment.
• Routine exposure to animals that may bite or scratch.
• Occasional exposure to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medications/controlled substances.
• Adequate hearing to understand verbal instructions and client communication.
• Vision capabilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate medical equipment and computer systems.

Silver Creek Animal Clinic