<p>City Kitty Veterinary Care for Cats is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to our team. Providence's funky and fabulous feline practice might be purr-fect for you! Are you smart, capable, fun and willing to take care of clients and patients? If you know that cats need gentle respect, and their families need kindness and understanding, then please contact us. We love cats and their people and go out of our way to make sure they have the best possible experience!</p> <p>City Kitty is Rhode Island's premier feline exclusive practice and has been a beloved and iconic part of the community for more than 20 years. We believe that cats deserve to be examined in a facility that caters to them and their family. There is a strong emphasis regarding work-life balance; we have 4-day (less than 40 hour) work weeks, no weekend hours, no on-call shifts and 10 paid holidays! We also have a very high tech:doctor ratio, which leaves time for you to focus on medicine.</p> <p>Veterinary Technician</p> <p>City Kitty in Providence, RI</p> <p>WHAT YOU'LL DO</p> <ul> <li>Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones </li><li>Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy </li><li>Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas </li><li>Perform physical assessments and record your observations </li><li>Keep furry friends calm and still during procedures (sometimes using chin scratches!) </li><li>Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients </li><li>Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions </li><li>Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered </li><li>Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (be comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids) </li><li>Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery </li></ul> <p>BENEFITS</p> <p>We're passionate about helping you reach your greatest pet-ential - both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is as outstanding and rewarding as the world's longest belly rub and ear massage combined:</p> <ul> <li>Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage </li><li>401K with a company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of service </li><li>Generous paid time off to help you achieve your purr-fect work-life balance </li><li>Employee referral Program </li><li>Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Commuter Benefits </li><li>Company-paid life and AD&D insurance </li><li>Short-term and long-term disability </li><li>Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance </li><li>Mental Health Resources </li><li>Company-paid bonding leave </li><li>Continuing education yearly allowance for skills development and uniform allowance </li><li>Certification fees reimbursement (eligible employees only) </li><li>Free monthly wellness meetings focused on ways to reduce stress and anxiety, led by the medical director </li><li>Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing </li></ul> <p>Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:</p> <ul> <li>Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products </li><li>Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing </li><li>Pet Food: Discounts on Purina, Royal Canin and Hills pet foods </li><li>Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor </li></ul> <p>REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent </li><li>Prior Veterinary Technician experience required </li><li>Prior experience assisting in surgery </li><li>Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) is required for this role </li><li>Must have a positive attitude and be a team player </li></ul> <p>Compensation commensurate with education and experience</p> <p>Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.</p> <p>Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.</p> <p>Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/</p> <p>Where uncommon support partners with joy.</p>