Certified Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Certified Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate team. This role involves a blend of technical expertise and client interaction, ensuring the highest standards of animal care. Responsibilities include animal restraint, surgical assistance, and effective communication of treatment plans. With a commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your growth. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career development in a dynamic setting focused on animal welfare.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision)

401k & 401K matching 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

• 1+ year of experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with animal-related hazards.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, triage, and collection of lab samples.
• Surgical preparation, assistance, and anesthetic management.
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients.

Skills

Veterinary Procedures Knowledge

Client Communication Skills

Animal Restraint Techniques

Sample Collection Methods

Anesthesia Administration

Surgical Monitoring

Medical Record Management

Fast-paced Environment Adaptability

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician License

Job description

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, and giving them the same loving attention and care. Here at ACVC, we always strive to ensure we always 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!

Our hours of operation are:

• Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri: 7:30am - 5:00pm
• Wednesday: 9:00am - 6:30pm
• Saturday: 8:00am - 12noon
  • (No doctor available)
• Sunday: Closed

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.

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.

Pay Range: $17 - $22/hr depending 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.