Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Norman (OK); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Norman, Oklahoma, is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their team. Responsibilities include animal restraint, triage, sample collection, surgical assistance, and effective communication with clients. Candidates should possess a strong work ethic, customer service skills, and relevant experience to provide exceptional care to a diverse range of animals in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision)

401k & matching program

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to interpret medical records.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Administration of medications and surgical assistance.
• Management and nursing care of hospitalized cases.

Skills

Customer Service

Animal Restraint

Sample Collection

Surgical Assistance

Anesthesia Monitoring

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT certification

Job description

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Company Description

Thunderbird Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced multi-doctor small animal and exotic practice located in Norman, Oklahoma. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, High Speed Dentistry, Cold Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, Digital radiology, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more.

Company Description

Thunderbird Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced multi-doctor small animal and exotic practice located in Norman, Oklahoma. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, High Speed Dentistry, Cold Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, Digital radiology, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more.

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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:

Pay: $14-15/hr depending on experience

• 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/.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care

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