Veterinary Technician / Certified Veterinary Technician

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Summary
Hog Mountain Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician or Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are a small animal hospital that values dependable, compassionate, detail-oriented team members who can provide excellent patient care while communicating clearly with clients and coworkers. Previous veterinary technician experience is required. Credentialed or certified technicians are strongly preferred.

What we are looking for:
We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous veterinary technician experience
• Is dependable, punctual, and accountable
• Has strong attention to detail
• Communicates well with clients and team members
• Remains calm and organized in a busy environment
• Can prioritize patient needs and changing responsibilities
• Uses good judgment and can work independently within their role
• Is comfortable working with dogs, cats, and exotic pets
• Enjoys being part of a team and helping wherever needed

Technical Experience
Candidates should be comfortable with general veterinary technician responsibilities.
Experience in the following areas is preferred:

• Patient restraint and handling
• Venipuncture and blood collection
• IV catheter placement
• Radiographs
• Laboratory procedures
• Medication preparation
• Hospitalized patient care
• Medical-record documentation
• Surgery and anesthesia monitoring
• Dental procedures and dental radiographs
• Emergency and urgent-care patients

We understand that technicians may be stronger in some areas than others. We are looking for solid veterinary experience, good judgment, attention to detail, and a willingness to continue learning.

Client Communication
Strong communication skills are important for this position. Technicians regularly communicate directly with pet owners about:

• Discharge instructions
• Medications and home care
• Treatment plans and estimates
• Follow-up recommendations
• Preventive care
• Post-procedure and sick-patient follow-up

The ability to explain information clearly, professionally, and compassionately is essential.

Responsibilities 
In addition to direct patient care, technicians help:

• Prepare and assist with procedures
• Monitor hospitalized and recovering patients
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Prepare treatment estimates
• Verify charges before checkout
• Support pharmacy and laboratory workflow
• Maintain treatment, surgery, dental, and laboratory areas
• Monitor supplies and report inventory needs
• Follow cleaning and infection-control procedures
• Help maintain efficient patient flow throughout the day

Schedule
This position may be full-time or part-time.
Full-Time Schedule

• Four full weekdays per week with one weekday off
• Weekday shifts are generally 7:30 AM–5:30 PM or 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
• One-hour lunch
• Every other weekend

Part-time schedules are based on hospital needs and agreed availability.


Benefits

• Employee pet-care discounts
• Paid time off after successful completion of the 3-month evaluation period (Full time)
• Paid holidays (full time)
• Annual uniform allowance after the evaluation period
• In-house training and opportunities for professional development

Physical Requirements
Candidates must be able to:

• Stand and move throughout the hospital for extended periods
• Bend, kneel, crouch, and reach as needed
• Safely restrain and position veterinary patients
• Lift or carry up to 50 pounds

About Hog Mountain Animal Hospital


Our mission is to empower pet owners so that every visit is designed to be as comforting as it is effective, ensuring that every pet and their owner feels understood and valued.


If you are an experienced veterinary technician who takes pride in patient care, communicates well with clients, pays attention to details, and wants to be part of a small team where your contribution matters, we would like to hear from you.