Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Flippin (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated team member to join their fast-paced clinic in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment, providing high-quality care to small animals and pocket pets. With a focus on professional development, you will have access to various training opportunities to advance your skills. Enjoy a fulfilling career while surrounded by stunning natural beauty, and be part of a team that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence in animal care. If you're passionate about animal health and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have strong customer service skills and ability to communicate treatment plans.
• Experience in animal restraint and diagnostic imaging is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability.
• Perform animal restraint, triage, and assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Animal Restraint

Diagnostic Imaging

Surgical Assistance

Anesthesia Monitoring

Sample Collection

Communication Skills

Knowledge in Preventative Care

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT Certification

1-Year Experience in Veterinary Care

Job description

Company Description

The Animal Clinic of the Ozarks in Flippin is located within the Arkansas Ozark Mountains. Flippin, Arkansas is a lovely place to live, work, learn, and play! Not to mention, it is one of the safest and friendliest environments to live and raise a family! Flippin offers top of the line fishing and sits between Bull Shoals Lake to the north, White River to the east, and the Buffalo National River to the south.

The Animal Clinic of the Ozarks is a 2 Doctor, fast-paced, General Practice, that’s made an impact in the community: resulting in a very loyal clientele base. As they welcome all patrons, new and existing, they offer the best quality service to all small animal companions and pocket pets. Services offered range from In-House Diagnostics, Digital Radiology, Companion Laser, Ultrasound and Endoscopy procedures, and more. The current staff operates under a closet knit, family like environment to better create a positive, encouraging atmosphere. Hours of operation are standard, from Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm and closed on Weekends.

Find success in this small Ozark Mountain Arkansas town surrounded by extraordinary natural beauty and containing many varieties. This is no ordinary place! If you’re interested, please apply!

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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/RVT/LVT a bonus
• Weekend availability
• 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 here.