Licensed Veterinary Technician - or - Experienced Veterinary Technician

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet discounts

Bonuses

Health insurance

401K with match

Education discounts

Disability, Vision, Dental

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain in Signal Mountain, TN, seeks an experienced veterinary technician to join a 5-doctor practice offering medical care, urgent visits, and surgeries including laser, BOAZ and dental procedures. The team emphasizes education and client communication while maintaining patient welfare.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a general practice setting, with surgical and radiology knowledge, and a proactive, self-motivated approach to learning and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a small animal general practice.
• IDeXX and Radiology knowledge.
• Excellent communication and written skills, plus customer relations.
• Surgical experience (catheters and blood draws).
• Able to multitask and stay calm in a fast-paced setting.
• Canine handling with cat knowledge and handling.
• Preventive care knowledge and cost discussions.

Responsibilities

• Provide an excellent and expeditious client experience with clear documentation.
• Monitor and document all medical treatments and patient status.
• Keep patient well-being and safety at the forefront while communicating with the team.
• Assist in urgent care, surgery prep, and post-operative care.

Skills

Radiology knowledge

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Catheter & blood draws

Canine handling

Preventive care

Customer service

Self-motivation

Learn & educate

Job description

Hospital Name: Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain

Job Type: Veterinary Technician

Description & Requirements

Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain is looking to add some experienced talent to our growing Team! We are a 5-doctor practice that offers medical, Urgent Care/Sick visits, and surgical services, including laser surgery, BOAZ, and dental. We also have a large boarding facility and grooming.We have been serving the community since 1989, and we have recently added reproduction and endoscopy.

Why AHSM?

We foster a team environment and emphasize education of our staff and clients in proper pet health and standards of care, with medicine being our focus.

The ideal AHSM Veterinary Technician (Licensed or with a minimum of 5 years in General care and surgical veterinary services; an experienced technician)

Desired job experience/work ethic:

• 3-5 years of experience in a small animal general practice setting.
• IDeXX and Radiology knowledge
• Excellent communication and written skills, as well as customer relations skills
• Surgical Experience (catheters and blood draws)
• Be able to multitask and keep a calm environment
• Canine pet handling - Cat knowledge and handling
• Preventive care knowledge
• Handle tough conversations (cost, euthanasia, medical needs)
• Customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Motivated to learn and continue your education.
• Timely and focused - A self-starter - Motivated

Provides an excellent and expeditious client experience; Is aware of patient needs and the correct monitoring and documentation of all medical treatments. Always has the well-being of the animal and its treatment in focus and keeps the team aware of all information. Good communication and documentation skills.

Starting wage is based on experience, license, surgical skills, and Urgent Care knowledge.

Wage and Extras

• Based on the candidate's knowledge and experience in the veterinary field. AHSM's hourly pay rate ranges from $17 to $21 an hour.
• Pet Discounts up to 50%
• Quarterly and monthly bonuses
• A percentage of the employees' health insurance is covered. AHSM also offers medical coverage to your family as well. Disability, Vision, Dental, and 401K with a match.
• Education discounts and access to several educational opportunities.

Days/hours are rotating shifts.

M-F 645am-5pm / 730am to 630Pm, and 930am to 830Pm and Sat 730-330. Schedules are made out 30 days in advance and are 4 10-hour shifts.

We are a fast-paced business that caters to its patients and clients.