Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in DeLand, Florida, seeks a dedicated Animal Health Technician. Responsibilities include animal care, surgical assistance, and effective client communication. The role welcomes candidates with a strong work ethic and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including continuing education opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits including health, dental, vision

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 1-year experience preferred, CVT a bonus.
• Ability to communicate treatment plans precisely.
• Proficient in sample collection, animal restraint, and surgical monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, and management of medical cases.
• Administration of medications and surgical preparation assistance.
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients.

Skills

Customer service

Animal restraint

Surgical procedures

Preventative care

Sample collection

Communication

Education

CVT preferred

Job description

Company Description

Woodland Animal Clinic is a well-established veterinary hospital serving pets in the community of Deland, Florida. We offer high-quality, comprehensive care for companion animals while utilizing the latest and greatest in veterinary medical technology. We emphasize preventative care and owner education to maximize pet health and happiness!

Our desire is to play a role in pet lives from their puppy and kitten stages to their senior years. Woodland Animal Clinic provides a wide range of services including preventative care, surgery, dentistry, and in-house diagnostics. We specialize in soft-tissue, orthopedic, dental, ophthalmic, and neurological surgeries. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, we are able to provide diagnostics in-house including digital and dental radiography, ultrasounds, and more. Our team provides support to clients every step of the way and is available for emergencies during office hours.

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday - Friday: 7:30am – 5:30pm
• We are closed on weekends

To learn more about us, clickhere!

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 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 a bonus
• 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:

• 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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• 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 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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