Canton Veterinary Hospital is a team of caring professionals supporting two tenured staff veterinarians and a group of regular relief doctors. Our team is small but mighty and we are proud to deliver the best of care for the pets in our community. At CVH, you’ll have opportunities to learn and grow.

We are currently seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician (CVT licensure preferred, but not required) to join our team. We are open to full time or part time candidates and are willing to train if there are aspects of the job that you are not 100% comfortable with yet. Our hospital promotes modern medicine by utilizing paperless records & client communication, dental radiology, ultrasonography, and a full set of in-house diagnostic analyzers.

Our Veterinary Technicians are invaluable members of the hospital team. Working directly with the Veterinarian, our Veterinary Technicians support the medical staff to ensure quality patient care at all times. They also ensure the safety of clients, pets and other staff, tend to the everyday needs of pets in the hospital, and contribute to maintaining a neat and clean hospital facility.

Sound interesting? We want to hear from you! Please apply via the link or email Danielle at Danielle.dangelo@cantonvh.comwith any questions. Comprehensive benefits are available for Full-Time employees.

Job Requirements/ Skills/ Physical Demands:

· Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth

· An employee in this position must have a sense of caring for animals

· Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds and walk dogs of up to 130 pounds

· Ability to multitask efficiently, and work well individually and within a team

· Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals

· Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including euthanasia

· Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills

· Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment

· Models a professional and courteous manner with all staff and clients

Job Responsibilities:

· Provides compassionate care for pets

· Communicates professionally and effectively with clients, focusing on excellent client service

· Communicates professionally and effectively to all members of the team.

· Works collaboratively with veterinarians and team to help maintain the flow of pets

· Assists the veterinarian during the examinations, providing restraint as needed in order to work safely and effectively.

· Safely assists in the obtaining radiographic images

· Prepares and administers medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian.

· Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and materials.

· Provides the veterinarian with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed.

· Prepares patients for surgery, performing as such tasks admitting patients, shaving surgical areas, placing IV catheters and discusses surgical discharges with clients.

· Performs routine dental cleanings on patients under the direction of the veterinarian.

· Administers anesthesia to patients under the direction of the veterinarian and monitors patient responses to anesthetics to ensure safe levels of anesthesia.

· Cares for and monitors the condition of patients recovering from surgery.

· Safely obtains radiographs of pets with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques.

· Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

· Fills prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.

· Maintains clean examination rooms and treatment areas.

· Performs other duties as assigned

Canton Veterinary Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.