Licensed Veterinary Technician - or - Experienced Veterinary Technician

Abqpetcarehospital; Fairmount (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet discounts up to 50%

Bonuses (quarterly and monthly)

Health insurance partial coverage

Education discounts

401K with match

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain in Signal Mountain, TN is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our 5-doctor practice offering medical, urgent care, surgery, laser, and dental services. We have a large boarding facility and grooming, with a focus on patient well-being and client education.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Veterinary Technician (or with 5+ years in general care and surgical services) with 3–5 years in a small animal practice, Avimark and IDeXX experience,

Qualifications

• Licensed or 5+ years in general care and surgical services
• 3–5 years of experience in a small animal general practice setting
• Avimark and IDeXX experience
• Excellent communication and written skills and customer relations
• Surgical experience (catheters and blood draws)
• Ability to multitask and remain calm
• Canine handling and cat knowledge
• Preventive care knowledge
• Discussing costs and euthanasia when needed
• Customer service and interpersonal communication

Responsibilities

• Assist in general care and surgical procedures as needed
• Monitor and document patient treatments and responses
• Provide excellent client service and clear communication with owners
• Maintain accurate records and uphold patient welfare in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Surgical experience

Canine handling

Preventive care

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Self-starter

Motivated to learn

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Avimark

IDeXX

Job description

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.
• Avimark medical database experience.
• 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. Please check out our website at Animalhospitalsm.net

We look forward to meeting you.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.