Registered Veterinary Technician

Ayers Animal Hospital; Huntington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Ayers Animal Hospital in Huntington, VA is a full-service animal hospital seeking a skilled veterinary technician to join our team. You will perform animal restraint, triage, lab work, diagnostic imaging, nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients, and assist with anesthesia and surgery.

The ideal candidate is a registered veterinary technician with at least 1 year of experience, strong client communication, and a professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• A registered veterinary technician, 1+ year experience required.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and client history accurately
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Some Saturday availability

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples
• Diagnostic imaging and radiographs
• Nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases
• Administration of medications and anesthesia management
• Surgical preparation and assistance with procedures
• Communicate treatment plans clearly with clients

Skills

Animal restraint

Triage

Lab sample handling

Diagnostic imaging

Anesthesia monitoring

Customer service

Punctuality

Communication with clients

Education

Registered veterinary technician

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Ayers Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital, and we are equipped to handle emergency cases as well as non-emergency medical, surgical, preventive health and dental cases. Dr. Mark Ayers, Dr. Candie Baker, Dr. Amber Lilly, Dr. Rebecca Metz and Dr. Julie Tackett are experienced in all types of medical, surgical, and preventive health conditions. Beyond first rate pet care, we make our hospital comfortable, kid-friendly, and provide a very calm environment so your pet can relax in our spacious waiting room and look forward to meeting his or her own personal veterinarian.

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday - Friday: 7 AM – 5 PM
• Saturday: 9 AM – 11 AM*
  • *No appointments, only drop offs / pick ups / medication refills

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

• A registered veterinary technician, 1+ year experiencerequired
• 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

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• 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
• 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/

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