Certified Vet Tech — Sign-On Bonus & Career Growth

PetVet Care Centers; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Saline County Animal Clinic in Benton, Arkansas, seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support hospital operations by delivering high-quality veterinary care, surgical assistance, and dedicated client service.

We offer a culture of care, local autonomy with national support, and opportunities for development. Schedule includes weekdays with potential benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a technician certificate/license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience as a Veterinary Technician (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Skills

Experience as a Veterinary Technician

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technician certificate/license

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Saline County Animal Clinic in Benton, Arkansas, seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support hospital operations by delivering high-quality veterinary care, surgical assistance, and dedicated client service.

We offer a culture of care, local autonomy with national support, and opportunities for development. Schedule includes weekdays with potential benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance.