Licensed Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

A progressive animal healthcare provider in Kearney, Nebraska is seeking a veterinary technician to provide comprehensive care, perform diagnostic tests, and assist in surgeries. Candidates should possess veterinary technical skills, a positive work ethic, and excellent customer service skills. The role offers various training and development opportunities. Benefits include paid time off, continuing education allowance, and other employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• A licensed veterinary technician, 1+ year experience preferred but not required.
• A positive attitude and high work ethic.
• Proficient in sample collection and laboratory processing.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.

Skills

Veterinary technical skills

Customer service

Communication

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiography skills

Sample collection

Education

Licensed veterinary technician

Job description

West Villa Animal Hospital of Kearney is a well-established, progressive, fast paced 2.5 doctor small animal hospital located in Kearney, Nebraska. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Wellness and Emergency examinations and care, Surgery, Urgent Care, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body radiology, Ultrasonography. We are proud to be acertified fear free location!

Job Duties

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 licensed veterinary technician, 1+ year experience preferred but not required
  • We are open to considering recently graduated students as well as those who have recently passed the VTNE with minimal experience.
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• 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

Benefits

• 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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

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/