Veterinary Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic is seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Veterinary Laboratory Technician to join the in-house laboratory team at our large, multi-specialty, 50+ doctor mixed animal hospital and emergency center and new state of the art Laboratory. The technician will play a vital role in supporting patient care by performing a wide range of diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures for both companion and large animals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Provide compassionate care to patients and clients: able to conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks
• Blood work including CBCs with differentials, chemistry testing, endocrinology, and serology 
• Urinalysis including reading sediment
• Various forms of fecal testing 
• Limited microbiology
• Processing lab paperwork
• Preparing shipments to outside laboratories
• Making reagents
• Analyzing tests for the DEP water lab
• Quality control and Quality assurance work
• Regular (weekly and monthly maintenance) on instruments
• Stocking lab supplies
• Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary

Preferred Education & Experience 

The ideal candidate will have 

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• CVT or student in an accredited Veterinary Technician program. (Required)
• Previous Lab experience (preferred)

Competencies 

• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to multi-task
• Good time management and attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong written and oral communication and comprehension skills
• Relationship building, collaboration and teamwork
• Writing, typing, and verbal skills
• Flexible work attitude and work habits
• Passion towards animal care 
• Ability to Maintain a professional presence, including communication, appearance, and conduct

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; also to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Lifting requirements vary based on demands outlined per department.

Benefits: 

• 401k Matching
• Medical, dental, vision benefits. 
• Mental Health Benefits 
• Employee Discounts
• Holiday pay 
• Paid time off
• Life insurance 
• Disability Insurance 
• On the job training 
• Access to Online Educational Portal 
• Staff Events 
• Shift differentials of up to $3.50 more