Veterinary Careers in North Kingstown

Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) – Full Time/Part Time

Skills of a Technician include but are not limited to: Excellent interpersonal skills: The ability to deal positively with the public and co-workers. A positive, upbeat demeanor and patience is essential to perform successfully in this position. Technical writing skills, effective communication skills, client education in person and on the phone; organizational and time management skills, basic computer skills and knowledge of veterinary equipment, sterilization techniques and veterinary procedures, among others. This job requires technicians to be physically fit in order to handle large dogs when needed.

Specific work elements of the job as a Technician include but are not limited to: Assisting with outpatient appointments; administering vaccines and medications, blood draws, bandage changes, suture removals, etc. Interacting with clients for the purpose of; medical demonstrations/education, patient updates and follow-ups, discharge instructions.

Digital Radiology; positioning patients and taking radiographs, submitting for consults via e-mail. Laboratory duties; collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated by doctor. Preparation for surgery; anesthesia induction, maintenance, monitoring and recovering, assisting doctor in surgery as needed. Dentistry; ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assisting doctor with dental surgery as needed, positioning for dental radiographs.

• Education: College degree in Veterinary Technology – not required but helpful
• Experience: Preferred 2-4 years – not required but helpful
• Physical Effort: Walking, standing, bending or stooping for extended periods or time by be necessary. Restraining, lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs).
• Salary based on experience.
• Medical Benefits for Full Time Employees
• Hours of work: Currently hiring for Part Time/Full Time

Veterinary Client Service Representative (CSR) – Full Time/Part Time

Skills of a Veterinary CSR include but are not limited to: Excellent interpersonal skills: The ability to deal positively with the public and co-workers. A positive, upbeat demeanor and patience is essential to perform successfully in this position. Technical writing skills, effective communication skills, client education in person and on the phone; organizational and time management skills, basic computer skills ability to handle multi-line phone system; Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems; managing records, and other office procedures and terminology.

• Education: High School Graduate
• Experience: No prior experience necessary but helpful
• Physical Effort: Standing, bending, stooping, lifting and carrying up to 30lbs of pet food are all required in the job.
• Hours of work: Currently hiring for Part Time/Full Time
• Salary based on experience.
• Medical Benefits for Full Time Employees

Veterinary Assistant – Full Time/Part Time

Skills of a Veterinary Assistant include but are not limited to: Excellent interpersonal skills: The ability to deal positively with the public and co-workers. A positive, upbeat demeanor and patience is essential to perform successfully in this position. Technical writing skills, effective communication skills, client education in person and on the phone; organizational and time management skills, basic computer skills and knowledge of veterinary equipment, sterilization techniques and veterinary procedures, among others. This job requires assistants to be physically fit in order to handle large dogs when needed.

Specific work elements of the job as a Veterinary Assistant include but are not limited to: Assisting with clinic appointments; restraining pets for doctors and technicians; filling and administering medication to animals based on doctor prescription; assisting the technician in the laboratory; becoming knowledgeable as to vaccine schedules and basic medications; cleaning exam rooms; maintaining supplies of clinic and taking drug inventory; assisting in radiology; maintaining cleanliness of clinic; dog walking; and helping to ensure that all patients are comfortable at all times.

• Education: High School Graduate
• Experience: No prior experience necessary but preferred. Medical background helpful.
• Physical Effort: Walking, standing, bending or stooping for extended periods or time by be necessary. Restraining, lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs).
• Hours of work: Currently hiring for Part Time/Full Time
• Salary based on experience.
• Medical Benefits for Full Time Employees

If you are interested in joining The Village Veterinary Center’s veterinary team, please e-mail your resume to reception@vvc.vet.