ER Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Wilder (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401K

Pet care discounts

CE Allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Holiday pay

Job summary

Greater Cincinnati Veterinary Specialists and Urgent Care is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician to join our emergency and urgent care team in Kentucky. You will restrain, triage, collect samples, perform imaging, and support nursing and anesthesia care for patients with varying needs.

We seek a candidate with at least 1 year in ER/urgent care, excellent client communication, and a team-first attitude. Competitive benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of professional ER/urgent care experience required.
• Registered or licensed technician preferred but not required.
• High work ethic and positive attitude; team member.
• Ability to arrive on time and be ready to work.
• Weekend availability.
• Exceptional customer service and precise communication.
• Ability to interpret medical records and history.
• Knowledge of preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress, safe manner.
• Proficient in collecting samples (blood, urine, fecal, skin).
• Proficient in setting up and processing lab samples/tests.
• Proficient in radiographs positioning; dental radiographs a plus.
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
• Self-starter and eager to advance skills.
• Able to receive feedback constructively to improve hospital efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans with clients.
• Assist in surgical preparation and anesthesia management.

Skills

ER/urgent care experience

Communication

Punctuality

Weekend availability

Customer service

Laboratory sample collection

Radiography

Anesthetic monitoring

Self-starter

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 asultrasound, 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 andtechniques.
• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance.
• Full benefits – PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, pet care discounts, etc.

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

• 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 manner
• Proficient 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

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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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/