Certified Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health•Springdale, AR

50d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Francis Animal Hospital is seeking a certified veterinary technician with experience in surgical procedures and who is comfortable and skilled at anesthetic management. The hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced companion animal and exotics practice located in Northwest Arkansas. They offer comprehensive services including preventative care, surgery, urgent care, dentistry, cold laser therapy, in-house diagnostics, digital full body radiology, ultrasonography, and boarding. The practice is located in Springdale, Arkansas, a friendly and diverse city with good schools and proximity to recreational activities and cultural attractions.

Requirements

Certified veterinary technician
1+ year experience required
High proficiency in anesthestic and surgical monitoring
A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
Saturday morning shift 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
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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English and Spanish is preferred
Positioning for dental radiographs are 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
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!
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses