Registered Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Avon (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Liability insurance

401(k) & 401K matching

Life & supplemental insurance

HSA & FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and sick time

Bereavement pay

Parental leave

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Avon is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our compassionate team. You will perform restraint, triage, lab analysis, imaging, nursing care, medication administration, and client communication.

Surgical preparation and anesthetic monitoring are also part of the role, with exposure to typical clinical hazards. The ideal candidate has an active RVT license and 1+ year of practice, with strong reliability and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Veterinary Technician license required.
• 1+ year professional experience preferred.
• Punctuality and reliability with scheduled shifts.
• Availability for some Saturday shifts.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe, low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in sample collection (blood, urine, fecal, skin).
• Experience in radiographic positioning and imaging; dental radiography a plus.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
• Commitment to ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, animal-care setting with hazards.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and perform diagnostic imaging.
• Provide management and nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Prepare for and assist in surgery; monitor anesthesia during procedures.

Skills

RVT license

Punctuality

Weekend availability

Client communication

Preventative care knowledge

Animal restraint

Sample collection

Radiography

Anesthesia administration

Surgical monitoring

Professional ethics

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Company Description

*$1,000 sign-on bonus available to qualified candidates *

Led by Dr. Nancy Fox, the mission of Animal Hospital of Avon is to provide quality and compassionate medicine emphasizing client education, so they can provide the best care for their patients. Our hospital offers wellness and vaccination programs, surgery, dental cleaning, and nutritional counseling.

Our amazing team of medical and customer service professionals consistently strive to provide quality and compassionate medicine emphasizing client collaboration and education. Together we can create the best plan that works for pets and their families!

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday - Friday: 8am - 63pm
• Saturday: 8 am -12 noon
• We are closed on Sundays

To learn more about us click here.

Job Description

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

We're looking for:

• A Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work some Saturday 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, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
• 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

*$1,000 sign-on bonus available to qualified candidates *

Pay Range

$16 - $23/hr. dependent on licensure status and experience

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• 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
• Career Development Opportunities
• 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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