Surgery Certified Veterinary Technician - Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists

Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member pet discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends and career development

Job summary

Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists in Little Rock is seeking a Surgery Certified Veterinary Technician to join an urgent care team. Responsibilities include surgical assistance, anesthesia, patient care, triage, and maintaining records in a fast-paced hospital.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision, parental leave, 401(k), pet discounts, wellbeing support, CE stipends, and a supportive local leadership culture. Schedule Monday–Thursday with after-hours possible.

Qualifications

• Required: 18 years or older
• Required: High school diploma or GED
• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician

Responsibilities

• Obtain vitals of patient and a thorough history from client at presentation
• Restrain canines and felines safely and humanely for exam, diagnostics, and treatments
• Venipuncture of Cephalic, Saphenous, and Jugular
• Perform hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, fecal, coagulation panel, and process laboratory samples for reference lab
• Radiology techniques and positioning
• Place and maintain Intravenous Catheters, including central and arterial lines
• Place and maintain Urinary Catheters
• Calculate medication doses, including oral, injectable, and CRI
• Administer medications, including knowledge of drug compatibilities
• Knowledge of CPR procedures
• Perform emergency anesthesia, including calculations, monitoring, and recovery
• Complete medical records in hospital management software
• Fill prescriptions, log controlled drugs
• Review discharge instructions with client
• Handle client calls and questions, schedule appointments
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Clean, pack, and sterilize surgical instruments
• Assist in surgical procedures
• Care for pre/post op surgical patients in ICU with hourly treatments
• Maintain cleanliness of OR, ICU, Radiology, and hospital
• Occasionally assist Emergency Department with ER cases

Skills

Advanced anesthesia

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Veterinary Technician

Job description

24/7 Emergency Vet Care

• Speciality Services Monday - Thursday

Position

Surgery Certified Veterinary Technician – Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists

Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists is locally operated as a proud member of the PetVet Care Centers Network.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers' Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists is currently seeking a Surgery Certified Veterinary Technician to join their team.

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time.

Local autonomy with national support

• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Location

Little Rock, Arkansas

Position Overview

The Surgery Certified Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

This position may include occasional after hour and weekend work.

Why Join Us

• Take the opportunity to work with the only Board-Certified Surgeon in the state and be a part of an advanced team of Certified Veterinary Technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain vitals of patient and a thorough history from client at presentation
• Restrain canines and felines safely and humanely for exam, diagnostics, and treatments
• Venipuncture of Cephalic, Saphenous, and Jugular
• Perform hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, fecal, coagulation panel, and process laboratory samples for reference lab
• Radiology techniques and positioning
• Place and maintain Intravenous Catheters, including central and arterial lines
• Place and maintain Urinary Catheters
• Calculate medication doses, including oral, injectable, and CRI
• Administer oral, injectable, and CRI medications, including knowledge of drug compatibilities
• Knowledge of CPR procedures
• Perform emergency anesthesia, including calculations, monitoring, and recovery
• Complete medical records in hospital management software
• Fill prescriptions, properly log controlled drugs
• Review discharge instructions with client
• Handle client calls and questions, including schedule appointments
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Clean, pack, and sterilize surgical instruments
• Assist in surgical procedures
• Care for all pre/post op surgical patients in the ICU, including hourly medical treatments
• Maintain the cleanliness of the OR, ICU, Radiology, and hospital as a whole
• Occasionally assist the Emergency Department with incoming ER cases

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician

Preferred Skills (Nice To Have)

• Advanced anesthesia and surgical experience

Schedule

• Monday-Thursday from 7:30am-5:30pm
• Must be able to work the full schedule as well as occasional evenings and weekends, holidays will also be required

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$21.30—$27.50 USD

Employment Policy

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

Company Culture & Core Values

• Integrity
• Local Leadership
• Compassion
• Excellence
• Personalized Relationships

Testimonials

• "I spent a night at AVES recently with my baby, she received excellent care. Dr. Kline did an amazing job getting my babies eyeball back into the socket. The staff was very caring and understanding. First time to ever go to an emergency vet, so it was a stressful night for momma, but they made it better." Brandy H.

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