Veterinary Technician

Job description NEK Community Animal Hospital 710 Lynburke Rd Lyndonville, VT 05851 Job type: Veterinary Technician Salary: Competitive salary based on experience Qualifications: High School or equivalent (required) Veterinary experience 3yr minimum (preferred) Veterinary technician certification (preferred) Benefits: (paid vacation and sick time, pet discount, short & long- term disability, retirement, veterinary technician license reimbursement, continuing education allowance) Schedule: 4 days per week 

NEK Community Animal Hospital (NEKCAH) in Lyndonville, Vermont, is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join our team. NEK Community Animal Hospital, founded in 2022 by two local veterinarians, is located in the heart of the beautiful Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont. The NEK boasts world-class mountain bike trails, hiking, kayaking, skiing, and snowboarding, all within miles of the hospital. 

The hospital offers a full range of services, including internal medicine, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, ultrasound, radiology, routine wellness care, urgent care, and emergency appointments. We have new state-of-the-art equipment, including digital radiology, digital dental radiology, ultrasound, and in-house lab equipment. In addition to our state-of-the-art hospital, we pride ourselves on a community feel with a phenomenal team of personable, intelligent, and caring individuals. Offering a four-day work week with no after hours or weekend emergency call, we are a family-friendly and supportive team. NEKCAH aims to provide high-quality care while maintaining meaningful relationships that bond clients to a practice. 

The NEKCAH team promotes strong relationships through genuine concern and respect for our clients and their pets. Our ideal candidate: • A high desire to learn and perform new skills • Efficiency, reliability, and organizational skills • Great customer service • An understanding that every individual contributes to a successful team • A positive attitude and the ability to work well in groups • Compassion, pride, and attention to detail Our ideal candidate’s skills (including but not limited to): • Attentive and compassionate care of our hospitalized animals • Physical exam and patient assessment
• Venipuncture • Detailed knowledge of routine pharmaceuticals and medical math • Anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery • Dental radiology • Basic laboratory sample preparation and analysis • Possess a good overall knowledge of disease processes and preventative care If you want to join a highly motivated, fun, professional team whose mission is to provide superb quality care to companion animals in the immediate and nearby communities, NEKCAH is eager to hear from you. 

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time 

Salary: $20.00 per hour/or more depending on experience 

Benefits: ● Simple IRA with matching ● Short and long-term disability ● Paid time off ● Employee discount ● CE allowance ● Uniform allowance ● Contracted hospital cleaning service 

Ability to commute/relocate: • Lyndonville, VT 05851: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: • Veterinary technician: 1-3 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person