Registered Veterinary Technician

Allianceanimalhealth; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401k plan

Life insurance

HSA

FSA

Paid vacation

Sick time

Paid parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus program

Pet discounts

Holiday pay

Uniform allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will provide clinical care, assist in surgery, and ensure accurate client communication. This role demands a minimum of 1 year of experience, a strong work ethic, and weekend availability.

We offer comprehensive benefits and ongoing training opportunities to support your professional growth within a collaborative hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered veterinary technician with at least 1 year of experience.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Punctual and ready to work; some Saturday availability.
• Excellent customer service and precise communication.
• Ability to interpret medical records and client history.
• Knowledge of preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Ability to restrain pets safely and with low stress.
• Proficiency in collecting samples (blood, urine, feces, skin).
• Proficiency in setting up and processing lab samples.
• Proficiency in positioning and taking radiographs; dental radiographs a plus.
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
• Self-starter eager to advance knowledge.
• Receptive to constructive feedback to maintain efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging.
• Provide nursing care and manage hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications.
• Communicate treatment plans with clients.
• Assist in surgical preparation and procedures.
• Manage anesthesia.

Skills

Registered Vet Tech

Customer service

Punctuality

Saturday availability

Medical records interpretation

Preventative care

Surgical procedures

Hospital flow

Pet restraint

Lab sample collection

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Self-motivated

Feedback receptiveness

Education

Licensed/Registered Veterinary Technician

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Radiography equipment

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

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.

We're looking for:

• A registered veterinary technician, 1+ year experience required
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Some Saturday availability
• 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

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 background check.

*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/