Veterinary Dental Technician

Abqpetcarehospital; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hometown Animal Hospital & All Pets Dental (Weston, FL) is seeking a veterinary technician who loves anesthesia and dental surgery. Our AAHA-accredited practice combines general and referral dentistry with a supportive team.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of veterinary clinic experience; CVT is encouraged. We offer training, flexible full-time/part-time schedules, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1-year veterinary clinic experience
• Licensed, Certified and Registered Veterinary Technicians HIGHLY encouraged!
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Avimark experience a PLUS!
• Bilingual applicants welcomed!

Responsibilities

• Must LOVE anesthesia and surgery.
• Place venipuncture, IV catheters and anesthesia monitoring.
• Assist in advanced dental procedures and surgeries.
• Flex to other departments and client-facing roles as needed.
• Maintain calm and professional demeanor during busy days.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Calm under stress

Customer service orientation

Bilingual

Willing to cross-train

Ability to follow DVM directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed/Certified/Registered Veterinary Technician encouraged

Tools

Avimark

Job description

Are you passionate about all things dentistry and anesthesia? If so – we want you on our team!

Hometown Animal Hospital & All Pets Dental (Weston, FL) has been providing comprehensive, preventative, medical, surgical and dental care since 2001! We are AAHA Accredited and practice Fear Free handling – this means we hold ourselves to the highest standards of patient care!

We are a 5 doctor, NVA-owned small animal AND referral dentistry practice – all under one roof! Dr. Jan Bellows leads the way as a double boarded DVM in Companion Animals and Dentistry and works in close partnership with residency trained Dr. Elizabeth McMorran and Dr. AJ Basta!

For more information about our hospital, please visit www.hometownanimalhospital.net.

What To Expect:

• Advanced Dental Procedures – a variety of advanced dental procedures including complicated extractions, mass removals, mandibulectomies, root canals, fractured jaw stabilization and repair, gingivectomies, and more. Our team of Doctors and Technicians utilize state of the art equipment to perform advanced techniques providing excellent care and treatment, including dental radiography and ConeBeam CT imaging.
• Lots of Anesthetic Procedures – no, really! We're looking for someone who really LOVES anesthesia and anesthetic procedures! We do pre-scheduled advanced dentistry procedures 4 days per week, so we're looking for someone who like the pace of surgery.
• We’re Willing To Teach – Our team of technicians enjoy having the opportunity to mentor and guide newer technicians. With our paired mentor training, you will be supported through your training and onboarding.
• Flexible Schedule – both full-time and part-time positions available!

Ideal Candidate:

• Must LOVE anesthesia and surgery!
• CVT is a plus but not a requirement
• At least 1-year prior veterinary experience
• Ability to execute treatment orders as directed by , and under the supervision of, a DVM (Including placing Venipuncture, IV Catheters, Anesthesia Monitoring, Dental Prophylaxis, etc)
• Willing to flex to other departments in the absence of scheduled surgery, including into a client facing role
• Adaptable to the demands of the day
• Ability to work efficiently, and remain calm during stressful situations
• Positive attitude and team player personality
• Passion for growth and development, open to accepting feedback
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for customer service and hospitality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1-year veterinary clinic experience
• Licensed, Certified and Registered Veterinary Technicians HIGHLY encouraged!
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Avimark experience a PLUS!
• Bilingual applicants welcomed!

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period applied
• Only full-time employees eligible

Benefits (some benefits available to full-time status only after applicable waiting period):

• Paid holidays (total: 6 - designated by NVA) [full-time only]
• Paid time off, sick time, flexible holiday time [full-time only]
• Eligible for periodic bonus
• Employee discount
• Flexible scheduleUniform allowance
• 401(k) [full-time only]
• 401(k) matching [full-time only]
• Dental insurance [full-time only]
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance [full-time only]
• Health savings account [full-time only]
• Life insurance [full-time only]
• Professional development assistance [full-time only]
• Tuition reimbursement [full-time only]
• Vision insurance [full-time only]

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Remotely: No

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.