Veterinary Technician Job Description

Be a part of something new!

Want to join a NEW start-up small animal hHospital? Help form the culture and the back bone of what we believe will be a unicorn practice!

Located in down-town Kennett Square, near breweries, restaurants, parks, rolling farms and close to West Chester, Wilmington, Newark and Philadelphia.

Cypress Veterinary Clinic is looking for a licensed technician, but will absolutely be willing to hire a veterinary assistant with or without experience as long as the desire to be amazing is there.

To be short and sweet here is what CVC is about, we love animals and our families and strive to give every employee time with both. Our 3000 sq ft building is BRAND new (still under construction) and will have 5 exam rooms! We have digital X-ray, Dental X-ray, Central O2, a Cloud based software, complete Idexx In-house Lab suite and more to be added as we grow. We will offer a boarded surgeon, ultrasound and hopefully echocardiograms.

Start date:
5/9 for training as we plan to open 5/16

Hours:
30-40 hours per week. NO weekends. NO holidays.

Hourly rate based on experience ($18-25/hr)

Benefits:
Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, AFLAC, Education Reimbursement, Maternity Leave after 1 year employment, PTO 80hrs for full time with carry over, Scrub allowance

What we are looking for simply:
A happy, agreeable, dependable and kind team player.

Job Requirements:

  • A CVT or equivalent or experience preferred but willing to train.
  • Previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility
  • Assist the doctor(s) in executing treatment plans for patients, communicate with and educate clients about medical recommendations, treatments, and procedures, maintain function and cleanliness of clinical premises and equipment, oversee anesthetic monitoring and implementation of anesthetic protocols, perform dental radiographs and prophylaxis, and to attend to doctor’s needs during dental and surgical procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Physical Requirements:

  • Willing to be cross-trained for front office/receptionist duties
  • Telephone and computer skills are necessary
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds
  • Must be willing to understand that sometimes we have to stay late or help cover a shift
  • Holds or restrains animals during veterinary procedures and examinations
  • Cleans and maintains kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
  • Fills medication prescriptions.
  • Monitors animals during anesthesia and recovery and notifies veterinarian(s) of any unusual changes or symptoms.
  • Cleans, maintains, and sterilizes instruments or equipment.
  • Examines animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
  • Educates or advises clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
  • Administers medications and immunizations to animals as prescribed by veterinarian(s).
  • Collects laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces for testing.
  • Is able to place intravenous catheters and perform endotracheal intubation
  • Demonstrates an understanding of workplace safety and OSHA guidelines/regulations
  • Provides emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
  • Performs routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as running packed cell volume measurements, preparing ear cytologies, and taking radiographs (both general and intraoral during dental procedures)
  • Exercises animals or provides them with companionship.
  • Performs office reception duties, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and helping customers.
  • Performs hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals’ claws, ear cleanings, and anal sac expressions

To apply, please send your resume and information to [email protected].

Our Amazing Team

Meet Our Team

Meet the doctor of Cypress Veterinary Clinic. We take great pride in providing excellent care for your pets!
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dr laura johnson

Laura Johnson, VMD

Veterinarian/Owner

Dr. Johnson proudly founded Cypress Veterinary Clinic in the Spring of 2022. She grew up in Landenberg and graduated from Avon Grove. Dr. Johnson’s first memory of wanting to be a vet was at 4 years old. During her childhood, she was drawn to animals and had many pets from earthworms, bees, turtles, to small rodents and many cats and dogs. Dr. Johnson has been involved with veterinary medicine for over 25 years, starting out as a volunteer in high school, and then working as a technician at a local practice while in college. She spent time on her summer breaks during veterinary school doing spay and neuter clinics with RAVS on Native American reservations.

Dr. Johnson received her B.S. in Agriculture from the University of Delaware in 2000. In 2005, she graduated and received her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Johnson completed a Small Animal Internship at Oradell Animal Hospital in 2006. She spent her first 8 years at a 24-hour Emergency and General Practice Hospital in Lansdale, PA. She worked locally after moving back to Southern Chester County 7 years ago, before opening Cypress Veterinary Clinic.

Dr. Johnson’s professional interests include internal medicine and emergency/critical care. When founding CVC, her goals were to provide high-quality, collaborative, and compassionate veterinary care for the family and the patient, and to nurture the human-animal bond.

Outside of work, Dr. Johnson is a Philadelphia sports fan, especially the Eagles and the Phillies. She enjoys the beach, traveling, movies, Netflix, and streaming services binge-watching with her husband, and spending time with her friends and family. She lives in Avondale with her husband Jason, daughter Quinn, son Miles, and the 2 mascots of CVC, her cat Howie and her rescue pit bull mix, Charlie!

Dr. Johnson is very excited to be able to offer veterinary care to Kennett Square and surrounding communities!

paige

Paige M.

Certified Veterinary Technician

Paige is our Certified Veterinary Technician! She is a 2012 graduate of the Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh. She enjoys all aspects of being a vet tech, and has a strong interest in fear free handling. In her free time Paige enjoys kayaking, reading, hiking with her Shiloh shepherd Iroh or relaxing at home with her 2 cats Layla and Norman. 

Darien B

Darien B.

Certified Veterinary Technician

Originally from Berks County, Darien graduated from YTI Technical Institute in York, PA in 2020. She is dual-licensed in Pennsylvania and Delaware. In addition to her Veterinary Technician licenses, she is Fear Free Certified, AAHA Diabetes Educator Certified, Cat-Friendly Veterinary Professional Certified, and holds a Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist Certification. Darien’s favorite part of Veterinary Medicine is the client-patient relationship and being there for pet parents. At home, Darien has 2 dogs, Karli and Lilly, 2 cats, Rocco and Bean, and a Blue Tongue Skink named Raz. In her free time, she enjoys going to car shows and spending time outdoors with her family and dogs.

Hilary

Hilary F.

Veterinary Technician

Hilary is a dedicated and compassionate veterinary technician with a deep love for animals. Born and raised in southern Chester county, she achieved a degree in psychology from Delaware County Community College and graduated from the YTI Technical Institute in York, Pennsylvania with a degree in Veterinary Technology. Hilary is thrilled to be a part of the experienced team at Cypress Veterinary Clinic. In her current role, Hilary assists Dr. Johnson in providing care for our community’s pets and their people. She often performs routine procedures, such as administering medications, taking vital signs, and handling animals with care for exams and surgeries. In her free time, Hilary enjoys kayaking and hiking with her rescue dog Radar, reading, and when she can, visiting friends in the mountains of North Carolina. She is excited to continue making a difference in the lives of animals and their owners.

katie

Katie G.

Veterinary Assistant

Katie is one of our veterinary assistants! She has been at Cypress Veterinary Clinic since we opened in May 2022. Prior to joining CVC, Katie worked at a corporate animal hospital in Delaware county. She has been in the field for almost 6 years, starting out at a small animal/exotic practice on the Main Line. Katie still works there one day a week/Katie lives in Broomall with her parents, brother, sister, her dog Tilly and chinchilla Pikachu. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach, relaxing at home, and playing video games with her family and friends.

Millie

Millie E.

CSR/Veterinary Assistant

Millie is one of our first employees and has been working at Cypress Veterinary Clinic since May 2022. She grew up locally and comes from a primarily Hispanic family. Millie is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Millie is our Customer Service Representative and Veterinary Assistant at CVC. She did a 3-year program at TCHS at the Pennock’s campus Bridge graduating their Veterinary Science program in 2017. In 2019 she graduated from the Animal Behavior College, a 1 year online program, where she received a veterinary assistant certificate.

In her free time, Millie enjoys spending time with her family and playing with her three dogs!

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