Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

You'll have the opportunity to:

•  Practice alongside an experienced and collaborative veterinary team 
•  Support high-quality general practice medicine
•  Utilize your skills in surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, and patient nursing
•  Help mentor and develop veterinary technicians and assistants 
•  Contribute ideas that improve patient care and hospital workflow
•  Build meaningful relationships with clients and their pets 
•  Continue developing your technical skills through continuing education and mentorship
•  Grow your career within an established hospital with the resources to support your long-term development

A Hospital Where Your Skills Are Put to Work

Your responsibilities may include:

•  Provide hands-on care during examinations, treatments, and procedures 
•  Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement
•  Complete and assist with in-house laboratory diagnostics
•  Monitor hospitalized patients and provide compassionate nursing care 
•  Maintain accurate and timely medical records 
•  Support veterinarians in developing and carrying out treatment plans 

Surgery, Dentistry and Anesthesia

•  Assist with surgical and dental procedures
•  Provide anesthesia monitoring and perioperative patient care 
•  Support patient preparation, recovery, and discharge 
•  Utilize appropriate monitoring equipment and protocols to promote patient safety 

Team Development and Mentorship

•  Help train and mentor veterinary assistants and technicians 
•  Share clinical knowledge and technical best practices 
•  Serve as a resource for teammates developing their skills 
•  Help create a positive, collaborative learning environment 
•  Support onboarding and continued development of new team members 

Client Communication

•  Educate pet owners regarding medications, treatments, and home care 
•  Assist with discharge instructions and follow-up recommendations 
•  Build trust with clients through compassionate, knowledgeable communication 
•  Help create a positive client experience from admission through discharge 

Hospital Workflow

•  Collaborate with veterinarians and support staff to maintain efficient patient flow 
•  Identify opportunities to improve workflow and patient care 
•  Help uphold hospital protocols and medical standards 
•  Step in where needed to support the team during busy periods

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Current Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential
• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience
•  Strong foundation in general practice veterinary medicine
•  Hands-on experience supporting surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, and patient care
•  Strong knowledge of veterinary nursing practices and patient safety 
•  Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills
•  Strong organizational and multitasking abilities 
•  Ability to remain calm, focused, and professional in a fast-paced veterinary environment 
•  Commitment to high-quality medicine, Fear Free handling, and compassionate patient care
•  Willingness to participate in continued learning, mentorship, and professional development 

Additional Experience We Value

•  Experience mentoring, training, or onboarding veterinary technicians and assistants 
•  Advanced anesthesia monitoring experience 
•  Strong surgical and dental technical skills 
•  Experience working in an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital
•  Interest in taking on additional responsibility within the technician team 
•  A desire to grow as a clinical leader and resource for fellow team members 

Physical and Working Environment Requirements

•  Standing and walking for extended periods throughout the workday 
•  Frequently bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and working at floor level 
•  Safely lifting, carrying, and restraining animals, including dogs and cats of varying sizes and weights 
•  Assisting with patient transfers, positioning, and movement throughout the hospital 
•  Performing repetitive tasks such as cleaning, stocking, preparing treatment areas, and maintaining equipment 
•  Working around animal dander, fur, saliva, urine, feces, blood, and other bodily fluids
•  Working with and around cleaning and disinfecting products, medical supplies, and veterinary medications
•  Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following hospital safety and infection-control protocols 
•  Maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, clients, and team members

Your Growth Matters Here

• Continuing education and professional development
•  Support for expanding your technical skill set 
• Mentorship and technician development opportunities
•  Opportunities to grow into greater clinical or leadership responsibilities 
•  Access to career development opportunities throughout a growing veterinary network 
•  Comprehensive benefits for eligible full-time team members 
• Employee pet care discounts
•  Paid time off and paid holidays 
•  Retirement savings with employer match 
•  Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
•  Life and disability insurance 
•  Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources 

Be Part of What's Next at Bayshore

Bring your experience. Build your expertise. Become part of the Bayshore team.