Large Animal Veterinary Technician

American Veterinary GroupSummerdale, AL
Onsite

About The Position

Our hospital is seeking an Equine Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Equine Veterinary Technician assist clinicians with exams, procedures and surgery. The Equine Veterinary Technician will work closely with the veterinarians and technicians to help ensure all patients receive proper care and treatment. Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours. Ideal Candidate: Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude Be compassionate/caring Can work individually, as well as on a team Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with team mates is required Prior experience preferred This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws. Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles Applicants with veterinary experience that are not Credentialed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to still apply, we have opportunities for veterinary professionals of all skill levels and we will appropriately assign you to our Senior Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, or other appropriate roles.

Requirements

  • Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task.
  • Excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills.
  • Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles

Nice To Haves

  • Upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
  • Compassionate/caring
  • Can work individually, as well as on a team
  • Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with team mates
  • Prior experience preferred
  • Applicants with veterinary experience that are not Credentialed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to still apply, we have opportunities for veterinary professionals of all skill levels and we will appropriately assign you to our Senior Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, or other appropriate roles.

Responsibilities

  • Assist clinicians with exams, procedures and surgery.
  • Work closely with veterinarians and technicians to ensure proper patient care and treatment.
  • Handling horses - restraining, jogging, lunging, bandaging
  • Processing bloodwork and labs
  • Documenting records of patient care and preparing client invoices
  • Maintaining clean/sanitary treatment area
  • Autoclaving and instrument care
  • Cleaning/restock ambulatory vehicles

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
  • 401k Match
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
  • One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
  • Short-term and long-term disability options
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Discounted Veterinary Care
  • Scrub allowance
  • Hands-on and E-training
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
  • Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians
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