Certified Veterinary Technician

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of NW Arkansas

Certified Veterinary Technician

North Reading, MA +6 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ** Job duties include, but are not limited to:**

    Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

    Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

    Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    ** We’re looking for:**

    • A certified veterinary technician, 1+ year experience preferred but not required
    • A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
    • Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
    • Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
    • Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
    • Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
    • Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
    • Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
    • Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
    • Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
    • Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
    • A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
    • Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

    Additional Information

    ** We offer our staff:**

    • Competitive wages
    • A $1000 signing bonus for CVTs
    • 2 dollar shift differential for night shift
    • 3 day work weeks and flexible scheduling - we ACTUALLY STRIVE for Work-Life Balance, ask me how we make this work!
    • Paid sick leave for full and part-time employees
    • 2 weeks of maternity/paternity leave
    • Full vision/health/dental, 401k, and health savings plans
    • CE allowance for licensed and unlicensed employees
    • Paid Professional Dues if licensed
    • Quarterly Bonuses / Christmas Bonuses
    • Scrub allowance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Paid Bereavement Program
    • Tuition Assistance Program
    • PTO for full and part-time employees that is available to use after 90 days
    • Free vaccines for staff pets and excellent discounts on products and services
    • A fun environment that promotes teamwork, leadership skills, and training
    • We are caffeine addicts, so we do frequent runs to all the best coffee shops!
    • We have the best snacks - in fact, we are in the running for the largest snack wall out there!
    • Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
    • *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

    WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

    Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

  • Locations
    Conway, AR • Green Forest, AR • Springdale, AR • Ocala, FL • North Reading, MA • Pelahatchie, MS • Nashua, NH