Veterinary Technician

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Match

Generous paid time off

Paid Parental Leave

Short-term and long-term disability options

Tuition assistance for Veterinary Technician Students

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician in Montgomery, Alabama, to provide outstanding patient care in our multi-doctor animal hospital.

The ideal candidate will assist Veterinarians during examinations and surgeries, communicate with pet owners, and manage supplies. We offer a competitive health care plan, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professionalism and positive communication skills.
• Energetic with a strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Compassionate, caring, and able to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians in the care of animals.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.
• Manage surgical and examination room supplies.

Skills

Customer Service Experience

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Education

Current state licensure for Veterinary Technician

Job description

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: Pet Care Center

About the Role

Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Technician assists during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools, and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills include venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration and monitoring, dental prophylaxis, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Veterinary Technicians also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
• Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Be compassionate/caring
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction
• Prior experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians