Veterinary Technician, Urgent Care

Veterinary Technician, Urgent Care$22.50$34/hourLocation: Williston, VTSchedule: Full-Time | Four 10-Hour ShiftsPEAK Veterinary Referral Center in Williston, VT is hiring a Veterinary Technician to join our Urgent Care team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Technician looking to build advanced clinical skills while providing high-quality patient care in a collaborative multi-specialty hospital environment. As an Urgent Care Veterinary Technician, you'll work hands-on with a variety of cases while using your technical skills in triage, diagnostics, treatments, client communication, and patient care.Compensation$22.50-$34/hour, based on experience, skills assessment, and credentialing level.Full-Time Benefits:Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursementRECOVER Training for advanced CPR skillsVeterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support16-Week VTNE Study GroupProfessional Development AssistancePTOWorking a holiday = DOUBLE Pay!Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet DiscountAccess exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loansNVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance DiscountMedical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA OptionsInsurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity401(k) with employer matchEmployee Assistance ProgramScheduleFour 10-hour shifts per weekStart times between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AMOne weekend shift per week (Saturday or Sunday)Includes 2-3 holidays annuallyResponsibilitiesTriage urgent care patients and perform initial assessments, including medical history collection and vital signsCommunicate findings effectively with veterinarians to support case managementAssist in developing treatment plans and reviewing recommendations with clientsPerform diagnostic procedures including cytology, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, cystocentesis, urinary catheterization, laboratory testing, and radiographyMonitor patients during sedation and assist with procedures including wound care, laceration repair support, porcupine quill removal, and urinary obstruction managementAdminister medications and outpatient treatments, including subcutaneous fluidsReview discharge instructions and medications with clients to ensure continuity of careProvide compassionate client support during euthanasia appointmentsMaintain cleanliness and organization throughout treatment areas, kennels, and hospital spacesSupport a positive, collaborative team environment focused on exceptional patient careQualificationsVeterinary Technician experience in general practice, urgent care, emergency, or specialty medicine preferredCVT, RVT, or LVT credentials are welcomed but not requiredStrong patient care, technical, and communication skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environmentTeam-oriented with a positive and collaborative attitudePassion for learning and professional growthComfortable working with urgent and critical casesFluent English speaking and reading skills requiredAbout PEAK Veterinary Referral CenterPEAK is a 14,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art multi-specialty veterinary hospital providing care to pets throughout the region. Our specialty services include:Internal MedicineSurgeryOncologyRadiologyBehaviorWe proudly serve pet owners and referring veterinarians throughout Vermont, northern New York, and New Hampshire. In 2021, we expanded our services with a seven-day-a-week Urgent Care department to support the non-critical medical needs of pets in the greater Burlington, Vermont area and beyond.What You Can Expect at PEAKAn inclusive, welcoming, and supportive team cultureCareer development through mentorship and advanced training opportunitiesExposure to high-quality medicine and diverse caseloadsA collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions matterAccess to Ethos Veterinary Health's industry-leading education and development programsSurrounding AreasBurlington, VT & South Burlington, VTEssex Junction, VT & Essex, VTColchester, VT & Shelburne, VTMilton, VT & St. Albans, VTRichmond, VT & Waterbury, VTMontpelier, VT & Plattsburgh, NYAbout Ethos Veterinary HealthEthos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.Equal Opportunity EmployerEthos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.