ER Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with match

Paid parental leave

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Referral bonus

Job summary

Greater Cincinnati Veterinary Specialists and Urgent Care in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a motivated veterinary technician to join our ER/urgent care team. You will assist with triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, imaging, and patient care in fast-paced environments while delivering excellent client service.

We offer full benefits, paid time off, 401(k) with matching, CE allowance, and opportunities for ongoing training and career growth. Weekend availability and a strong work ethic are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year ER/urgent care experience required

Responsibilities

• Triage and nursing care of incoming patients
• Collect and analyze lab samples
• Perform diagnostic imaging and radiographs
• Assist in surgery and anesthesia management
• Communicate treatment plans with clients
• Maintain hospital flow and patient care

Skills

Emergency/Urgent care experience

Customer service

Team player

Punctuality

Communication

Pet restraint safety

Lab sample collection

Radiography

Education

Registered or licensed veterinary technician

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

At Greater Cincinnati Veterinary Specialists and Urgent Care, we're all about providing the highest level of clinical care for those most critical moments. We believe that every member of our team brings something special to the table, and this shines through in how we love and care for our patients. We're committed to creating a place where pets have access to the highest quality medicine, pets are cared for as if they were our own, and community always comes first.

Our commitment to providing exceptional patient care includes a wide range of equipment and services such as ultrasound, CT imaging, video otoscopic services, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and further specialty testing not normally provided at a general veterinary practice.

You're here for pets, we're here for you.

• Elevate your standard of care through mentorship and working side-by-side with skilled specialists.
• Highly specialized care supported by modern equipment and techniques.
• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance.
• Full benefits - PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, pet care discounts, etc.
• Paid parental leave benefits.
• Paid CE allowance & professional dues.

Learn More About Our Hospital!

Check out more here - https://www.gcvskentucky.com/

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 minimum of 1-year professional experience in ER or Urgent Care is required
  • A registered or licensed technician is preferred, but not required
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Weekend availability
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe mannerProficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one's knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Additional Information

Pay Range

$20 - $25/hr depending on experience level; shift differential available.

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 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 pre-employment screening.

• 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/