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

** We’re looking for:**

• A certified veterinary technician, 1+ year experience preferred but not required

  • We are open to new graduates from an AVMA accredited program that are waiting to take the VTNE

• Top-notch technical skills!

• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work

• Computer skills a must! We are a paperless practice!

• Pays attention to detail and is a fast learner

• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely

• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately

• Knowledge in preventative care 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, preferred but not required

• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs

• Proficient in anesthesia preparation, monitoring, and recovery

• 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

• _ Desired Qualifications:_

• Avimark experience

• Experience working in an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital

Additional Information

** Pay range:** $21-23/hr based on experience

** We offer our staff:**

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

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.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/