Registered Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health•Morehead City, NC

10h•$17•Onsite

About The Position

At Mitchell Village Animal Hospital, we understand that pets are family. We strive to build relationships with people in order to develop practical healthcare plans for your pet. We are dedicated to providing compassionate medical care through progressive medicine tailored to the needs of the families we serve. We’re proud to offer k-laser therapy, digital x-ray, ultrasound, oral surgery, in-house laboratory, advanced soft soft tissue surgery, nutritional counseling, boarding & grooming, online pharmacy plus much more. Our hours of operation are: Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm. Doctors Hours (Appts) : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. We are closed on weekends.

Requirements

A registered veterinary technician
1+ years experience preferred but not required
A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
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
Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
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
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises.
May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Nice To Haves

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 Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses