Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal; Abilene, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Bereavement pay

Parental leave

Continuing education

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Pet discounts

Uniform allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

Frontier Vet Express is seeking an energetic veterinary support team member to assist with routine wellness care and triage for pets. The role involves restraining animals, collecting samples, and communicating treatment plans to clients with precision.

You will work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for hands-on and virtual training, growth toward licensed roles, and a range of benefits. A positive attitude and reliability are essential to succeed in this team-driven setting.

Qualifications

• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member.
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work.
• 1+ year experience preferred, CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely.
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately.
• Knowledge in preventative care and hospital flow.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner.
• Proficient in sample collection including blood, urine, fecal and skin.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals safely and calmly as part of patient care.
• Triage incoming patients and assist with treatment plans.
• Collect and analyze lab samples, manage medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications and communicate plans clearly to clients.
• Maintain accurate client records and hospital workflows.
• Engage in ongoing training and want to advance skills.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Punctuality

Team player

Laboratory skills

Animal restraint

Adaptability

Education

1+ year experience

CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus

AVMA accredited program

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Frontier Vet Express was created to give pet owners a unique experience while providing routine wellness care for their pets. We offerwalk-in appointmentsto allow those of us with busy schedules the opportunity to be seen as your schedule allows. Due to the fast-paced world we all live in, keeping standard appointments no longer works for many families. We want to alleviate that stress and provide you a platform to move about your day more freely, with one less appointment to keep.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications and effective communication of treatment plans with clients.

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 high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• A minimum of 1-year experience preferred, CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care 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
• 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.

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