Certified Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health•Mount Dora, FL

12d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital is a full service animal hospital that provides emergency treatment, routine medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs, cats, birds, and other exotic animals. The medical care team has years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. The clinic aims to be comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm for pets. They emphasize communication with pet parents to ensure the best medical care for pets. They are looking to add an experienced veterinary technician to their medical care team for individuals passionate about animal health and motivated to make a difference in animal's lives.

Requirements

A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required
Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
Availability to work some Saturdays
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
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises.
May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

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