Veterinary Technician

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners

. Provide exceptional veterinary care to animal patients and clients .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeWakefield • Rhode Island • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in veterinary care, including surgical assistance, animal handling, and client education. Proficient in using laboratory equipment and performing diagnostic procedures such as bloodwork and x-rays.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Veterinary Technician ExperienceSurgical AssistanceIV Catheter PlacementBloodwork and DiagnosticsAnimal Handling and Restraint

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Hard Skills

Surgical RecoveryX-Ray PositioningLaboratory Equipment UsagePatient RoomingBlood Drawing

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam PlayerClient Education

Industry Keywords

Veterinary CareAnimal BehaviorHealthcare KnowledgeClient EducationVeterinary Medicine

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide exceptional veterinary care to animal patients and clients
Properly handle and restrain animals
Room patients
Assist in surgery and surgical recovery
Place IV catheters
Draw blood and run bloodwork
Perform x-rays and properly position animals
Use laboratory equipment
Educate clients
Collaborate as a positive and supportive team member
Continue growing in veterinary medicine education and career

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working as a Veterinary Technician
Comfortable properly handling and restraining animals
Experience rooming patients
Experience assisting in surgery
Experience with surgical recovery
Experience placing IV catheters
Experience drawing blood and running bloodwork
Experience with x-ray and proper positioning
Experience using laboratory equipment
Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
Knowledge of animal behavior and healthcare
Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
Passion for working with animals and their owners
Understanding of the importance of client education
Team player willing to continue to learn
Excellent communication and organizational skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus eligibility up to $5,000.00 based on experience and surgical/anesthesia experience
Work-life balance support
Opportunities for continued education and career growth
Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing
Competitive pay
Performance bonuses
401(k) matching
Student loan assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Mental health resources
Generous paid time off and holidays
Supportive, collaborative environment
Resources, support, and opportunities for career development