Licensed Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health•Roanoke, VA

50d

About The Position

Due to the nature of Emergency Medicine, this position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Emergency Veterinary & Specialty Services of Roanoke offers 24-hour emergency and critical care to the pets of the Roanoke region. Because we are the only 24/7 ER in the area, we take great pride in our commitment to serve the other veterinarians within our community. Our team comes to work excited to manage the diverse caseload and ready to fully utilize their strengths to provide high-quality care for our client’s pets. We are rapidly growing and are looking to add two part-time veterinary assistants to our team! We believe in working hard, having fun and ensuring balance in our personal and professional lives. If you are looking for a dynamic work environment this is the place for you! To learn more about us, click here: https://emergencyveterinarianservice.com/

Requirements

A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required.
Experience and familiarity with anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring- this position will focus heavily on working in the surgical suite
Due to the nature of Emergency Medicine, this position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be 18 years or older.
Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
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.
Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

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 Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
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)