Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Havana (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.)

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Havana, Florida, seeks a veterinary technician to provide animal restraint, triage patients, collect lab samples, and assist in surgeries. The role requires strong customer service skills and a commitment to working effectively in a team.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of one year of veterinary experience and can manage stressful situations professionally. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package and various employee benefits, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work.
• Self-starter with a desire to advance one’s knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection of lab samples and diagnostic imaging.
• Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.

Skills

Animal restraint

Customer service skills

Medical record interpretation

Sample collection

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation

Teamwork

Job description

Job Duties

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.

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
• Saturday 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 skill‑set
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Benefits

• 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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/.