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Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice PartnersNew ZealandNZD 46k–NZD 50k / yrPosted 25d ago
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Veterinary Technician

Salary: $22-$24 an hour dependent on skills and experience

Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8AM-6PM

Wednesday 8AM-8PM

Rotating Weekends- Saturday 8AM-2PM, Sundays 8 AM-12PM

Animal Hospital of Dunedin is hiring a full-time 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 Vet Tech with Animal Hospital of Dunedin

  • 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

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:

  • 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 Animal Hospital of Dunedin

Over the years, our practice has continued to modernize and advance alongside the ever-evolving field of veterinary medicine. All the while our hospital family of doctors, staff, clients, and patients continues to grow with it. We are grateful to serve the clients and patients we consider family.

As a multi-doctor veterinary practice, our clinical team has years of collective experience in helping pets feel their best.

Like patient care, client care is of the utmost importance to our doctors and staff. We understand that your pet’s health is largely dependent on what happens at home between visits, which is why we incorporate open communication and share our knowledge on pet health with you at every visit.

We are committed to sharing our expertise in veterinary medicine with the dogs, cats, and pet owners in our community. If you are interested in becoming part of Animal Hospital of Dunedin family, we encourage you to call us or stop by and schedule your first visit. We hope to have the opportunity to meet you and your pet family in the future.

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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