Veterinary Technician

Cumberland Animal Clinic; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Cumberland Animal Clinic in Havana, Florida provides exceptional veterinary care and offers services from boarding to laser therapy. We seek a dedicated veterinary technician or assistant to assist with anesthesia, imaging, lab work, and client communication, in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include restraint, triage, lab analysis, imaging, and nursing care, with training opportunities and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience preferred.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress, safe manner.
• Strong customer service and precise communication.
• Proficiency in blood, urine, fecal, and skin sample collection.
• Experience with radiographs and dental radiography a plus.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
• Nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Anesthetic management and surgical preparation.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiography

Lab sample handling

Client communication

Team player

Time management

Tools

X-ray equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job 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.

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

• 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 skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• 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
• 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 pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

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