ER Veterinary Technician — Grow, Lead & Save Lives

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

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.