Certified Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice seeks a dedicated Certified Veterinary Technician to join their team. This role involves providing high-quality care to pets, including animal restraint, triage, and diagnostic imaging. The ideal candidate will be passionate about animal welfare and possess strong communication skills to engage with clients effectively. You'll have opportunities for professional growth through hands-on training and development. With a supportive work environment and a commitment to continuous learning, this position promises a fulfilling career in veterinary medicine. Join a team that values excellence and compassion in pet care!

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Active veterinary technician license required.
• 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, triage, and lab sample analysis.
• Surgical preparation, assistance, and anesthetic management.

Skills

Animal restraint techniques

Client communication skills

Veterinary procedures knowledge

Sample collection methods

Anesthesia administration

Surgical monitoring

Medical record management

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Job description

Company Description

**$1,500 sign-on bonus now available!**

Benton Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced three-doctor general small animal practice located in Benton, Arkansas. The experienced staff at our hospital are ready to provide pets with cutting-edge veterinary medical care. From wellness exams to complex surgical procedures, all pets receive high-quality care at our hospital.

We are committed to educating our clients on how to keep their pets healthy year-round, with good nutrition and exercise. Benton Veterinary Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery!

Our hours of operation are:

• Mon - Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pm
• Sat: 8:00 am – 12:00pm
  • (1st and 3rd Saturday only)
• We are closed on Sundays

To learn more about us, go to: bentonvethospital.com

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 with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work some Saturdays
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

**$1,500 sign-on bonus now available!**

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 on 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 allianceanimal.com.