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Job Description
Certified Veterinary Technician
Salary: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: This is a full-time position - 4 days a week / 10-hour shifts (7:45am-6pm) with a designated day off. No weekend hours!
Park Grove Pet Hospital is hiring a full-time Certified 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 a Licensed Vet Tech with Park Grove Pet Hospital:
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
- Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
- Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
- Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
- Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Qualifications:
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) certification 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 Park Grove Pet Hospital:
About Park Grove Pet Hospital, we’re proud to be AAHA-Accredited, ensuring the highest quality care for our patients and clients. Serving the Cottage Grove, Woodbury, Hastings, and greater St. Paul areas since 1972, we’ve built a trusted, long-standing relationship with the community. Our current owner, Dr. Cederstrom, has been with us since 1992, taking over in 2001. Pets deserve the best, and we’re committed to providing just that!
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
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