Veterinary Technician - Relief

Description

Position at The Animal Emergency and Referral Center of York

Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Relief

York, PA

Animal Emergency and Referral Center of York is looking for a Relief Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At the Animal Emergency and Referral Center of York, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About You

As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Veterinary technician licensure strongly preferred but not required

• 1+ year of experience in an Emergency setting strongly preferred

• 2+ years of experience in a veterinary setting as a technician or assistant required

• Must be confident in intravenous catheter placement, venipuncture and anesthesia monitoring

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.

• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.

• Assist with procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.

• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.

• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.

• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.

• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.

• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

About the Hospital

We are the Animal Referral & Emergency Center, providing specialized services to meet the needs of our community. Since opening in 2007, we've expanded to offer specialty surgery alongside comprehensive emergency services. Initially founded as the Animal Emergency Clinic of York in 1991 and purchased by Monroe Veterinary Emergency Group in 2005, our hospital has continuously evolved to meet the growing demand for high-quality care. As of 2024, we are open 7 days a week from 10 am until 10 pm to ensure your pets receive the best care whenever they need it.

We are open 7 days a week, 10am - 10pm

Serving York City, Leaders Heights, Dallastown, Red Lion, Wrightsville and Dover

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.