Veterinary Technician

Job description

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital is expanding our Primary Care (General Practice) service and looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative team. This is a great opportunity for a technician who enjoys building relationships with clients, practicing high-quality medicine, and fully utilizing their technical skills in a supportive hospital environment. A Day in Primary Care at VCA Aurora Animal Hospital: Our Primary Care technicians focus on preventative medicine, dentistry, anesthesia, and patient diagnostics, while benefiting from the support of a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital when advanced care is needed. In this role, you will utilize a wide range of technical skills, including: Venipuncture and IV catheter placement Patient assessments and assisting with physical examinations Laboratory sample collection and diagnostic testing Surgical preparation and assisting with procedures Maintaining sterile surgical conditions: Anesthesia monitoring for soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures Dentistry and dental radiography: Laser therapy treatments: Pharmacy duties and medication preparation: Providing discharge instructions and client education Assist...