Certified Veterinary Technician

Wedington Animal Hospital; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wedington Animal Hospital in Fayetteville, AR is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician. The position involves patient care tasks including restraint, triage, and diagnosis, alongside administration roles. Candidates should enjoy teamwork and demonstrate a commitment to animal welfare while embodying expertise and reliability.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Must have active license as a Veterinary Technician.
• 1+ year of professional experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Skills

Client communication

Medical record management

Animal restraint techniques

Sample collection methods

Anesthesia administration

Surgical monitoring

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Wedington Animal Hospital has provided exceptional veterinary care to the Fayetteville, AR area since 1993! Our experienced team of veterinary professionals are experts in the field. We treat dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, ferrets, and small mammals. We are a full-service pet hospital, providing services such as pet wellness, dental care, surgery, in-house diagnostics, and cold laser therapy.

At Wedington Animal Hospital, we value your expertise, your passion, and most importantly, your love of animals! When you join our team, you become a member of our close-knit group of doctors, technicians, and receptionists who all go above and beyond for our clients. We are a fun and vibrant team committed to providing quality care!

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 Licensed 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 weekends
• 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/