Registered Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401k matching

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Yukon Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. You will perform restraint, triage, lab work, imaging and nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients, while communicating treatment plans to clients and assisting in surgeries with anesthesia oversight.

Ideal candidates have a licensed RVT with 1+ year experience, strong client communication, and a commitment to high-quality animal care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license is required.
• 1+ year professional experience preferred.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management.
• Ability to work some Saturday shifts.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture; dental radiography a plus.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples and diagnostic imaging.
• Nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and treatment plans communication to clients.
• Surgical preparation, assistance, and anesthetic management.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Technician

Active license

Client communication

Medical record management

Radiographic positioning

Anesthesia administration

Surgical monitoring

Sample collection (blood, urine, fecal

Education

Active veterinary technician license required

Job description

Company Description

At Yukon Veterinary Hospital, we provide a wide range of services from vaccinationsand routine medical caretoadvanced diagnostics and surgery. We offer complete dental care, weight management consultations, soft tissue surgery, as well as diagnosis and treatment of internal medicine cases.

Our staff is made up of friendly andcaring, well-trainedprofessionals. Our receptionistswill greet you personally and pleasantly, andour licensedveterinary technicians can educate you on topics such as bandage care and diabetic management. Thehighly trained doctorsarededicated to providing the best medical and surgicalcare for your beloved pets. Many of our staff members have been working with us for many years and as a team, we striveto make your experience at Yukon Vetas comfortableas possible.

Our facility has state of the artmedical equipmentenabling us to providein house laboratory diagnostics, digital radiology, and ultrasonography.

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

Pay Range : $20/hr+ depending on level of experience and license status

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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