Certified Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Green Forest (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Arkansas is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join their compassionate team. This role involves diagnosing, treating, and nurturing a variety of animals while fostering client communication. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical expertise and a commitment to animal wellness, contributing to a collaborative environment with various opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have an active Veterinary Technician license.
• 1+ year experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of animal care and hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, triage, and collection of lab samples.
• Management of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Surgical preparation and anesthetic management.

Skills

Client communication

Veterinary procedures knowledge

Animal restraint techniques

Sample collection methods

Surgical monitoring

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician License

Job description

Company Description

Providing compassionate veterinary care since 1990!

St. Francis Veterinary Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced 3 doctor mixed animal general practice located in beautiful rural northwest Arkansas. Our team has extensiveexperience treating a wide variety of animals from large to small. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body radiology, Ultrasonography, Reproductive Health, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more.

Our hours of operation:

• Mon-Fri: 8 am-5 pm
• We are closed on weekends

To learn more about us clickhere.

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
• 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
• 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:

• 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.

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/