Certified Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, liability

401k & matching

CE allowance

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Northwest Arkansas is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our high‑energy emergency and critical care team. You will perform triage, anesthetic management, radiography, and ICU duties, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with DVMs to deliver exceptional patient care.

We value reliability, strong communication, and a client‑focused approach, with pay ranging from $25–$30 per hour plus shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Current CVT (or eligible for certification).
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and positive team‑oriented attitude.
• Ability to arrive on time and ready to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Accurate medical recordkeeping and client history documentation.
• Proficiency in safe, low‑stress restraint of patients.
• Competence in sample collection and lab processing.
• Proficiency in positioning and capturing quality radiographs.
• Experience in anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Triage and prioritize incoming patients.
• Place IV catheters, central lines, NG tubes, and nasal cannulas; perform blood draws and transfusions.
• Assist with radiographs, barium studies, and ultrasound‑guided procedures.
• Provide intensive care for ICU patients, including chest tube maintenance and critical patient support.
• Bandage, splint, and assist in surgery.
• Prepare and interpret fecals, blood smears, and cytologies.
• Mentor and train less experienced staff.
• Partner with DVMs to provide patient care, comfort, and client education.

Skills

Team orientation

Reliability

Communication

Client service

Medical recordkeeping

Laboratory skills

Radiography

Anesthesia monitoring

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or eligible

Tools

Radiography

Ultrasound‑guided procedures

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Company Description

Dear Future AESC Rockstar,You’re probably reading this for one of a few reasons. Maybe you’re ready to transition from general practice to emergency medicine. Maybe you’re relocating and looking to continue your veterinary career here in Northwest Arkansas. Or maybe you’re feeling burned out or stuck and are ready for growth and a change. Whatever your reason, we want you to know this: at AESC, this is a place where you can belong. Our vision is simple. We take care of our people, and our people take care of each other, and united we all take care of the pets of NWA. Emergency medicine isn’t a walk in the park. You’ll work hard, you’ll feel stressed, and some days you’ll go home with sore feet and a heavy heart. But you’ll never face it alone. You’ll have a team that supports you, a management team that listens to you, and a true career path with endless growth opportunities. At the same time, you’ll be held accountable- because we’re committed to doing this work at the highest standard, together.

Team at AESC NWA

Job Description

In this role, you will provide hands‑on emergency and critical care, including:

• Triage and prioritize incoming patients
• Place IV catheters, central lines, NG tubes, and nasal cannulas; perform blood draws and transfusions
• Assist with radiographs, barium studies, and ultrasound‑guided procedures
• Provide intensive care for ICU patients, including chest tube maintenance and critical patient support
• Bandage, splint, and assist in surgery
• Prepare and interpret fecals, blood smears, and cytologies
• Mentor and train less experienced staff
• Partner with DVMs to provide patient care, comfort, and client education

This position is ideal for CVTs looking to practice at the top of their license, grow their skills, and be part of a collaborative, high‑energy ER team.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician who is eager to grow, thrive in a busy ER environment, and contribute to our team culture.

Required Qualifications

• Current CVT (or eligible for certification).
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and positive team‑oriented attitude.
• Ability to arrive on time and ready to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Accurate medical recordkeeping and client history documentation.
• Proficiency in safe, low‑stress restraint of patients.
• Competence in sample collection (blood, urine, fecal, skin) and lab processing.
• Proficiency in positioning and capturing quality radiographs.
• Experience in anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of clinical experience (ER or specialty preferred, but not required)
• Familiarity with preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Confidence in advanced skills (e.g., central lines, NG tubes, CRI calculations)- or a strong desire to learn!
• Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback to maintain efficiency and patient safety.
• A self‑starter mindset with motivation to expand knowledge, pursue specialization, or step into leadership.

Additional Information

At AESC of NWA, we know ER is hard work- so we’re committed to making sure our team feels supported, valued, and cared for inside and outside the hospital.

Pay Range

$25 - $30/hr+ depending on level of experience. We offer shift differential for nights and weekends.

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
• Generous Continuing Education Allowance and Paid Professional Dues (applies to licensed roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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/