Experienced Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid bereavement

Parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Personal pet discounts

Holiday pay

Uniform allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health is opening a brand-new Priority Pet Urgent Care clinic in St. Augustine, FL. We are seeking veterinary technicians and assistants to join our medical care team for urgent care needs.

Roles involve animal restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care, anesthesia, and client communication. We offer extensive training and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary experience preferred.
• CVT is highly preferred but not required.
• Excellent client communication and medical records skills.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures, hospital operations, and preventative care.
• Safe animal restraint techniques and radiographic positioning.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and assist imaging.
• Nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability.
• Administer medications and discuss treatment plans with clients.
• Assist in surgical preparation and anesthesia management.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate treatment plans.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to hazards.

Skills

3+ years exp

CVT preferred

Client communication

Medical records management

Radiographic positioning

Anesthesia administration

Surgical monitoring

Animal restraint techniques

Ethics and professional conduct

Low-stress handling

Job description

Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? We are excited to announce thebrand newPriority Pet Urgent Care state of the art clinic here in St. Augustine, FL is now open!

We are available for urgent care pet needs Thursday through Monday from 3 pm – 11 pm. We are eager and ready to serve the local community and their pets and are currently looking for additional veterinary technicians and assistants to help build out our medical care team!

The Priority Pet Urgent Care mission is committed to providing easy-to-access quality care with a promise to our clients that their pets are our priority. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

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

• Experienced veterinary technicians, 3+ years professional experience preferred.
  • CVT highly preferred, but not required for this position.
• 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
• 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:

• 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/

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