Certified Veterinary Technician

Allianceanimal; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary center in Conway seeks a dedicated Certified Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing high-quality care to small animals, performing tasks such as animal restraint, triage, and diagnostic imaging. Candidates should possess a strong knowledge of veterinary procedures and excellent communication skills, ensuring a positive experience for clients and their pets. With opportunities for professional growth through interactive training and continuing education, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment dedicated to animal welfare. If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and eager to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Active veterinary technician license required; 1+ year experience preferred.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures and excellent client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal restraint, triage, and lab sample analysis.
• Assist in surgical preparation and anesthetic management.

Skills

Veterinary Procedures Knowledge

Animal Restraint Techniques

Client Communication Skills

Sample Collection Methods

Anesthesia Administration

Radiographic Positioning

Medical Record Management

Fast-Paced Environment Adaptability

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician License

Job description

• Hospital Name: ANIMAL CARE VETERINARY CENTER - CONWAY, AR

Company Description

Animal Care Vet Center is proud to serve Conway, AR and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. We provide services to many small animals, including: dogs, cats, and small mammals.

We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, giving them the same loving attention and care. Here at ACVC, we always strive to ensure we deliver care with kindness, compassion, patience, professionalism, friendliness, integrity, and agility. Our team is a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible!

Job Duties

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Animal restraint
2. Triage of incoming patients
3. Collection and analysis of lab samples
4. Diagnostic imaging
5. Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
6. Administration of medications
7. Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
8. Surgical preparation and assistance
9. Anesthetic management

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and 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 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

We offer our staff:

• 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
• 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/