Full Time Certified Veterinary Technician

Urgent Care Certified Veterinary Technician

Pet Stat Animal Urgent Care is looking to add a full time Certified Veterinary Technician to our growing team, now that our privately owned urgent care clinic is open in the Lehigh Valley! At Pet Stat, we are committed to providing high quality medicine to our furry friends. We strive daily to uphold a supportive culture that values each associate's skill set and professional growth and we are eager to welcome a like minded individual to the team.

Position Summary:

At Pet Stat Animal Urgent Care, our Veterinary Technicians play a critical role in providing immediate, high-quality care to animals with urgent needs. You will be working closely with veterinarians in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Veterinary Technicians at Pet Stat will triage patients, obtain vitals and histories, collect and run diagnostics in house, monitor anesthetic cases, take initiative to provide good workflow and much more. The role requires compassion for animals, technical skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Triage incoming patients, assess condition severity, and prioritize care

• Assist veterinarians with urgent procedures such as wound treatment, stabilization, and fluid therapy

• Ability to place IVC, intubate, and monitor anesthesia is a must

• Monitor and report changes in patient condition during and after treatment

• Administer medications, vaccines, and emergency treatments as directed

• Ability to calculate basic mathematical drug dosages

• Comfortable making and going over estimates with clients 

• Collect and process diagnostic samples (blood, urine, feces) for rapid testing

• Take and interpret radiographs and support other imaging needs

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners during stressful situations

• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites for emergency procedures

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in a timely manner

• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of medical areas and equipment

• Support intake and discharge processes, including client education on home care and follow-up

• Monitor animal vital signs and administer medications or anesthesia as directed

• Perform laboratory tests such as blood counts, urinalysis, and parasite screenings

• Take X-rays and be able to send out consultation reports

• Maintain accurate medical records and charts

• Educate pet owners on proper animal care, treatments, and follow-up procedures

• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and treatment areas

• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately

Benefits:

• Full time medical, dental and vision benefits including 401K

• Uniform allowance 

• Generous pet discounts 

• Competitive pay commensurate on experience 

• Paid time off 

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience working in a veterinary setting, preferably in an urgent care or ER

• Active licensure in the state of Pennsylvania 

• Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask in a high-stress environment 

• Flexibility in hours including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays is a MUST. Our current hours are listed below but are subject to change in the near future:

Sunday 11-9 pm

Monday 12-8 pm

Tuesday 12-8 pm

Wednesday Closed

Thursday 10-8 pm

Friday 10-10 pm

Saturday 10-10 pm

The salary range for this position is $20-25. Rate is dependent on experience.