Hill and Harbour Veterinary Center is looking for an experienced part-time and full-time veterinary technician to join our expanding team. We are a state-of-the-art facility located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, and have successfully created a respectful, caring, and friendly atmosphere centered on team-work. Our competitive benefits package includes paid CE, SIMPLE IRA, paid vacation/sick days, uniform allowance, employee/family pet care discounts, and a monthly bonus to cover any other expenses that you may have. If you feel that you would like to be a part of a medical team dedicated to the core values of: honesty, respect, education, and excellence while honing your skills as a veterinary technician please provide your resume and a personalized cover letter explaining why you feel that you would be an excellent addition to our team.

kschoen@hillandharbourvets.com

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Works closely with the Veterinarian to perform daily health assessments of the large animals in the Surgical Services Program and maintain all records as needed and associated with this monitoring.  Provides animal treatments as instructed by the Veterinarian.

Performs technical functions required by research protocols, such as daily clinical observations, diagnostic testing, administering medications to post-operative animals and health examinations of sick animals, prior to reporting adverse findings to Veterinarian responsible for that area.

Provides anesthesia support to all surgical cases.  This includes placement of IV catheters, intubation, and administration of anesthetic agents.  Provides surgical support to the research staff, e.g. animal handling and restraint, blood and other tissues sample collection, injections, and treatments.

Responsible for maintaining sterile ORs by cleaning and breaking down at the end of cases. Responsible for making instrument packs, cleaning and autoclaving supplies.  Prepares the OR for the next surgical case. Ensures equipment is in working order prior to the start of a case.

Coordinates and processes orders for animal medications (drugs, anesthetics, analgesics, etc.), documents distribution of same, and provides guidance on record keeping requirements.

Operates equipment and uses supplies according to safety guidelines; performs general housekeeping and adheres to safety procedures. Complies with safety policies and procedures and MSDS guidelines, including those related to biohazards and radioactive substances.  Assists with the receipt, stocking and maintenance of supply inventories.

Education:  Veterinary Technology or Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology or equivalent college level program required. Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science preferred.

Experience:  Minimum of one year related animal care and handling experience required, including one year of technical experience as detailed in the essential duties and responsibilities section preferred

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Certification/Licensure:  AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician level (LAT) or above OR successful achievement of LAT certification within one (1) year required.  AALAS certification at the LATg level is preferred.  Veterinary Technician licensure of CVT or LVT preferred.

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Veterinary Technician position available for CVT or equivalent. Applicant must be highly self-motivated and be a team player who is reliable, hardworking, compassionate, and friendly with EXCELLENT customer service skills. Proficiency in patient care, blood collection, patient restraint and catheter placement is required. Our beautiful state of the art hospital is located in the heart of Providence. We are well known for our excellent medicine but also for our exceptional customer service. Excellent client care is the philosophy of our hospital. Our technicians are a large part of our team and our working environment is one of compassion, respect, fun, and the occasional dance party. Position requires applicant to work two Saturdays a month in addition to hours Monday-Friday. Pay rate commensurate upon experience. Benefit package available for full time employees. Please email resume to kerrie@providenceriveranimalhospital.com

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Newport Animal Hospital is seeking a full time veterinary technician to join our team. Experience is preferred, but we will train. Our ideal candidate is someone with an excellent eye for detail, who loves animals and people, is professional and compassionate, with superb communication skills. This person will excel in a fast-paced environment, and work well with a team, while also being self-directed. We are a progressive, eight doctor practice who values its technician staff greatly, helping them to develop their skills, encouraging them to utilize them, and providing potential for growth. Our practice consists of our main hospital in Middletown, with a boarding facility on site, and two satellite clinics in Newport and Jamestown. We are a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. We also offer specialized services such as therapeutic laser therapy (performed by trained technicians), and acupuncture. Please visit our website at: http://www.newportanimalhospital.com We are open from 8-8 M-F, 8-5 Saturday, and we staff the hospital on Sundays and holidays for emergencies. Hours will vary. We offer a very competitive benefit package, including paid vacation/sick time, health insurance, employee discounts, 401K and CE. Interested applicants must submit both a cover letter and resume to be considered.

suzette@newportanimalhospital.com

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