Certified Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Animal Urgent Care of Bentonville is a veterinary clinic open 7 days a week from 2 PM – 10 PM, providing fast and compassionate treatment for pets with urgent but non-life-threatening conditions. They fill the space between general practice and emergency medicine, equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house diagnostics, and triage capabilities. The hospital is looking for adaptable, team-oriented professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy seeing a variety of cases, and are passionate about providing high-quality care. They emphasize that no two shifts are the same and seek teammates who are confident in shifting gears quickly and are excited by the challenges and rewards of urgent care. The practice is described as collaborative, energetic, and growing, offering opportunities to make a real impact each shift.
Requirements
- A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required
- 2+ years professional experience preferred
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
- Availability to work weekends and some holidays
- 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
- Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises.
- May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Nice To Haves
- The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.
Responsibilities
- Pet restraint
- Triage 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
- 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.)
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
