Veterinary Technician

Allianceanimalhealth; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k & matching

Life & supplemental insurance

HSA & FSA

Paid time off

Parental leave

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health seeks an experienced veterinary technician to support medical and surgical cases, perform sample collection, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesia monitoring. You will ensure high standards of patient care and safety in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience, strong client communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing learning and professional ethics.

Qualifications

• 2+ years veterinary technician experience preferred but not required.
• CVT highly preferred.
• Excellent client communication and record management skills.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures, hospital operations and preventative care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal restraint, triage, sampling, diagnostics, imaging, nursing care.
• Prepare and assist in surgeries, monitor anesthesia.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly to clients and manage medical records.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Client communication

Medical record management

Animal restraint

Laboratory sampling

Education

CVT certification (preferred)

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.

We're looking for:

• Experienced veterinary technicians, 2+ years professional experience preferred but not required. CVT highly preferred, but not required for this position.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

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 + Shift Differential Opportunities
• 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/

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