Certified Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Pelahatchie (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Mississippi is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician dedicated to animal welfare. The role involves patient triage, surgical assistance, and effective client communication while offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k)

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures and hospital operations.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, triage of patients, and collection of lab samples.
• Surgical preparation, anesthetic management, and communicating with clients.
• Manage and provide nursing care for stable medical and hospitalized cases.

Skills

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Animal restraint techniques

Sample collection

Anesthesia administration

Surgical monitoring

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician license

Job description

Company Description

Crooked Creek Animal Hospital is more than just a place of veterinary care—it's a community dedicated to strengthening the human-animal bond through compassion, integrity, and excellence. Our mission is to deliver veterinary services with a forward-thinking approach that anticipates and meets the evolving needs of both our patients and clients.

We believe invision—staying ahead with progressive, patient-focused care. We practiceexcellencein every procedure, consultation, and interaction, ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of veterinary medicine. Most importantly, we earn our clients'trustby being transparent, dependable, and deeply committed to the wellbeing of their animals.

As a part of the Crooked Creek team, you’ll join a culture that strives to exceed expectations, fosters professional growth, and values the meaningful relationships we build with our clients and their pets.

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday - Friday: 7:30am-5:30pm
• Saturday: 8:00am-10:00am*
  • Lobby services and boarding pick-up/drop off only
• Sunday: Closed

To learn more, visit our website!Crooked Creek Animal Hospital

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, 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:

• 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/