Job Description

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

$500 SIGN ON BONUS

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 high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• 1+ years experience in a licensed practice working as a licensed technician, CVT/RVT/LVT preferred.
• Saturday availability
• 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, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
• 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
• Experience in the following

Dentistry : Scaling, Polishing, Full dental radiographs, Ability to recognize common issues such as periodontal disease, gingival hyperplasia periodontal pockets, etc.

Anesthesia : Understanding the different effects of anesthetic drugs and how they are used. Ability to monitor patient under anesthesia and adjust accordingly in instances such as tachycardia, bradycardia, tachypnea, hypotension, etc. Induction (injection or isoflurane) and intubation

Radiology : Familiarity with operating stationary x-ray equipment, Experience with measuring and positioning animals for radiographic view.

Exotics : Reptiles, Pocket pets and avians

Additional Information

** We offer our staff:**

$500 SIGN ON BONUS

• 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)

*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.

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