Veterinary Technician - District Veterinary Hospital Brookland

District Veterinary Hospital - Brookland has an opportunity for a Veterinary Technician to join our team! 

Location: 3748 10th St NE, Washington, DC 20017  

Shift Details: Full-time position. 4-day work week (three full days and a half day with a rotating Saturday from 9:00 am-2:00 pm)! The Saturday shift will be required once every 4 - 8 weeks.

Compensation: $22 - $27

Skills: We are looking for someone proficient with venipuncture, IV catheter placement and a solid understanding of surgical monitoring and anesthesia.

Our goal at District Veterinary Hospital - Brookland is to create an environment that is both comfortable and welcoming to patients as well as to our staff. We have a supportive and knowledgeable team that is willing to step in to help where needed. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our animal friends while having fun.

Our four-doctor hospital offers a unique, open-concept design aimed at making the space feel less like a traditional hospital. Our waiting room is styled to resemble a modern living room, and our exam rooms feature comfortable seating areas, all with warm colors and surfaces to help reduce stress for both our dog and cat patients.

Our leadership is approachable and fosters a relaxed, supportive environment. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we prioritize a positive work culture with a strong focus on work-life balance and mental health well-being. 

We hold daily huddles to discuss important updates and ensure everyone is aligned for the day, along with staff meetings every 2-3 months for ongoing communication and growth. We actively incorporate Fear Free and Cat Friendly techniques with our patients to enhance their comfort and experience.

Our culture is built around positivity, community, and creating an environment where everyone feels invited to laugh, have fun, and grow together. We believe that training is key, and in 2024, we’re prioritizing the development of our staff to ensure no one remains stagnant.

We offer various opportunities for growth through our training labs, where staff can learn and enhance their skills. Additionally, we host "Power Hours" every Thursday, focusing on a different tech training topic each week.

To support both skill development and personal preferences, we rotate staff through different roles across the hospital, including room tech, float tech, surgery tech, lab, pharmacy, intake tech, and drop-off charge tech. This approach allows everyone to grow and expand their expertise while contributing to the team's success.

In addition to being 1 block from the metro, we offer clinic parking and $85/month in metro benefits. 

Do you want to learn more about joining our team?

Benefits:

PTO - 80

Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.

Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)

*The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member’s discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their manager.

Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises

Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.

Medical, Vision and Dental plans available

FSA and HSA options available

Maternity Leave

401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match

Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

• Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
• 24 hour access
• Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
• Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
• Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
• Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
• Build coping skills to manage life’s challenges and gain control of your life
• Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
• Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
• ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!

Optional Insurances Available

• Life Insurance AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Insurance

Pet Benefits

Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75

CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.

Scholarship Program for Veterinary Assistants that want to become credentialed

Internal Employee Rewards Program

• Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.

We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.

Major Duties:

• Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
• Anesthesia/Surgery – Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
• Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
• Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
• Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
• Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
• Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
• Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
• Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
• Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
• Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Assist with inventory control – informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
• Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.

Physical Requirements:

• The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.