Provide compassionate care to pet patients, including performing physical assessments and assisting in medical, surgical, and dental procedures. Maintain accurate medical records and manage clinic treatment areas and supplies.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma and prior leadership or management experience. Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) is preferred but not required.
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Job description
Oaklawn Animal Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our family-oriented environment means you’ll be part of an AAHA-certified hospital who treats our clients as though they are family and their pets as if they were our own. As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.
Oaklawn Animal Hospital is an AAHA certified Rarebreed partner hospital located in Cranston, RI. Serving our community for over 50 years, Oaklawn Animal Hospital provides the best in animal care with professionalism and compassion. Our Doctors and Staff share the motto of, “Treat our clients as though they were family and their pets as if they were our own." Whether you are a new client with your first pet or an established client, our goal is to make you feel welcome each time you step outside. https://oaklawnanimalhospital.com/ Veterinary Technician
$21.00-$25.00 hourly pay rate (based on experience)
Sign-on Bonus up to $4000
Oaklawn Animal Hospital in Cranston, RI
What you’ll do
Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
Perform physical assessments and record your observations
Keep furry friends calm and still during procedures (sometimes using chin scratches!)
Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions
Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (be comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids)
Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery
Our Comprehensive benefit package includes
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Flexible Scheduling
401(k) With Company Match
Mental Health Resources
Professional Development Support
Continuing Education Allowance
Bonding Leave
Veterinary Service Discounts
Reference Lab Testing Savings
Purina Pet Food Discounts
Pet Insurance Preferred Rates
401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
Continuing education allowance and professional development support
Mental Health Resources
Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave
Sign-On Bonus!
Perks for Your Pets Too!
Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:
Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing
Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods
Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) preferred but not required
Prior leadership or management experience required
Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.
Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.
Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.
For rhode island applicants
If you provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the workers’ compensation act of the state of rhode island.
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
