Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Cumberland Animal Clinic in Havana, Florida, serving the Tallahassee area since 1974, seeks a dedicated veterinary team member. You will assist with restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, surgery support, and anesthesia management, while communicating treatment plans clearly to clients.

Expect opportunities for hands-on and virtual training, continued development, and a supportive home-town environment. Saturday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience preferred.
• Saturday availability required.
• Exceptional customer service and precise communication.
• Ability to restrain pets safely and interpret medical records.
• Proficient in collecting samples and processing tests.
• Experience with radiographs; dental radiographs a plus.
• Knowledge of anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
• Eager to continue learning and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals, triage incoming patients and manage care.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and perform tests.
• Position and capture radiographs; assist in dental radiographs.
• Provide nursing care and manage hospitalized cases.
• Explain treatment plans to clients and coordinate care.
• Assist in surgery and monitor anesthesia.
• Adhere to safety and hospital workflow; accept feedback.

Skills

Team player

Punctual

1 year experience

Saturday availability

Customer service

Communication of plans

Sample collection

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Willing to learn

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.

Click here to learn more about us! Cumberland Animal Clinic

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 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:

• 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 pre-employment screening.
• 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/.