Licensed Veterinary Technician

A Licensed Veterinary Technician at Rochester Community Animal Clinic provides crucial support in delivering high-quality veterinary care. Your responsibilities will include patient care, assisting veterinarians in surgeries, performing laboratory tests, and educating pet owners about health concerns and treatments.

To join Rochester Community Animal Clinic as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, you need to have valid veterinary technician licensure, along with 1-2 years of clinical experience. An Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is preferable, along with surgical, anesthesia, and dental experience.

Working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician at Rochester Community Animal Clinic, you can enjoy a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, 401(k) with employer match, mental health resources, paid parental leave, pet perks, and student loan management tools, all designed to support your overall well-being.

At Rochester Community Animal Clinic, career advancement is encouraged through a variety of professional development programs. You’ll have access to specialized training, mentorship opportunities, free continuing education courses, and pathways to various specialties within veterinary medicine.

Yes! At Rochester Community Animal Clinic, we're committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize supportive work environments and flexible schedules so you can thrive both personally and professionally while making a difference in the lives of pets.

Rochester Community Animal Clinic stands out through its commitment to community and quality care. As part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community, you’ll benefit from national resources, a well-established culture, and a focus on teamwork, ensuring every team member feels valued and supported.

Rochester Community Animal Clinic addresses mental health by offering 24/7 access to mental health resources, ensuring that all team members can seek help whenever they need it. We believe in supporting our staff to help them provide the best care for pets.

In answering this question, detail specific surgical procedures you have assisted with, discussing your role, the techniques you employed, and how you ensured patient care and safety during the process.

Demonstrate your communication skills and empathy by describing a specific situation where you effectively managed a challenging interaction, ultimately maintaining professionalism while addressing the client's concerns.

Discuss your commitment to ongoing education, such as attending workshops, certification courses, and following veterinary journals to stay informed about best practices and advancements in the field.

Illustrate your organizational skills by outlining your approach to task management, mentioning any systems or techniques you use to ensure that both the needs of the animals and the efficiency of the clinic are met.

Highlight your attention to detail in keeping comprehensive medical records, explaining the importance of accurate documentation for patient care and compliance with veterinary standards.

Share your mentoring philosophy, including how you would provide guidance, share knowledge, and offer support to help a new technician develop their skills and confidence in the role.

Discuss your background and specific experiences in administering and monitoring anesthesia, emphasizing the safety protocols and techniques you've utilized to ensure the well-being of the patient during procedures.

Provide a specific example that illustrates your critical thinking skills, describing the situation, the decision-making process, and the outcome to showcase your ability to work effectively under pressure.

Explain your knowledge of infection control protocols and your commitment to maintaining cleanliness in treatment areas, emphasizing the importance of a sterile environment in providing quality care.

In your response, express your passion for animal care and your alignment with Rochester Community Animal Clinic's values. Highlight what excites you most about the opportunity to join their team and contribute to the community.