Veterinary Technician

City: Chicopee

State: Massachusetts

Hospital Name: South Paw Animal Care

Job Type: Veterinary Technician

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team!

We are a 3 doctor, small animal hospital located in Western Mass that seeks a skilled veterinary technician to join our team.

Specific Skills

• Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
• Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
• Safely and kindly handle, restrain and care for animals
• Counsel and educate clients on animal health care
• Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
• Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with oral surgery

 Physical Requirements

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal Suitability

• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Organized