Certified Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health•Fayetteville, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wedington Animal Hospital has provided exceptional veterinary care to the Fayetteville, AR area since 1993! Our experienced team of veterinary professionals are experts in the field. We treat dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, ferrets, and small mammals. We are a full-service pet hospital, providing services such as pet wellness, dental care, surgery, in-house diagnostics, and cold laser therapy. At Wedington Animal Hospital, we value your expertise, your passion, and most importantly, your love of animals! When you join our team, you become a member of our close-knit group of doctors, technicians, and receptionists who all go above and beyond for our clients. We are a fun and vibrant team committed to providing quality care! Our hours of operation are: Monday – Friday: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Requirements

A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required
Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
Availability to work weekends
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 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

Nice To Haves

1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus

Responsibilities

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
anesthetic management

Benefits

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
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!
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses