ER Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health • Wilder, KY

3d • $20 - $25

About The Position

Greater Cincinnati Veterinary Specialists and Urgent Care provides advanced clinical care for critical veterinary patients, supported by specialized equipment and services such as ultrasound, CT imaging, video otoscopy, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and specialty testing. The ER Veterinary Technician works with medical and hospitalized patients of varying stability and supports triage, diagnostics, treatment, nursing care, surgery, and anesthesia. The hospital offers opportunities to learn alongside specialists through mentorship, virtual and hands-on training, and continuing development. The position requires weekend availability and the ability to work around unpleasant odors and noises, with possible exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. Compensation is $20–$25 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional experience in emergency or urgent care.
• Registered or licensed veterinary technician status is preferred but not required.
• High work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to arrive on time and ready to work.
• Weekend availability.
• Exceptional customer service skills and precise communication ability.
• Ability to interpret medical records and accurately record client history.
• Knowledge of preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Ability to safely restrain pets in a low-stress manner.
• Proficiency in collecting blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples.
• Ability to set up and process laboratory samples and tests properly.
• Proficiency in positioning and capturing radiographs.
• Proficiency in anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
• Self-starter with a desire to advance knowledge and skills.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback professionally to maintain hospital efficiency.
• Ability to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and possible exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.

Nice To Haves

• Registered or licensed veterinary technician credential.
• Experience positioning for dental radiographs.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals safely and in a low-stress manner.
• Triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging, including positioning and capturing radiographs.
• Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability.
• Administer medications.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.
• Prepare for and assist with surgery.
• Manage and monitor anesthesia.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid time off and sick time.
• Health, dental, vision, life, supplemental, and liability insurance.
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
• Health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement program.
• Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
• Tuition reimbursement for AVMA-accredited veterinary technology programs.
• Career development opportunities and training.
• Employee assistance program.
• Referral bonus program for most positions.
• Potential personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed