Veterinary Technician

Cumberland Animal Clinic; Havana (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with matching

Paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cumberland Animal Clinic in Havana, FL is hiring a veterinary technician to support medical and hospitalized patients. You will restrain pets, collect lab samples, perform imaging, assist with surgery and anesthesia, and communicate treatment plans to clients.

We offer comprehensive benefits and ongoing training. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience, strong customer service, and the ability to work Saturdays. Join our team for a home-town feel and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to work Saturdays.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Experience with restraint, sample collection, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Ability to handle odors and sounds while engaging professionally.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
• Assist in surgery and anesthesia management.
• Communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Maintain hospital workflow and documentation.

Skills

Team player

Punctual

Customer service

Medical record interpretation

Laboratory handling

Radiography

Anesthesia monitoring

Willingness to learn

Job description

Company Description

Cumberland Animal Clinic has been providing exceptional veterinary service to Havana, Florida and the nearby Tallahassee community since 1974. It offers all the luxuries of a larger hospital, such as boarding, dentistry, small animal surgery, in-house laboratory services, laser therapy, microchipping, in-house and on-line pharmacy services and much more, with the additional perk of that personal, home-town feeling.

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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
• Saturday availability
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate preciselyInterpret 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 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/.