Registered Veterinary Technician

Ayers Animal Hospital•Huntington, WV

About The Position

Ayers Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital that handles emergency and non-emergency medical, surgical, preventive health, and dental cases. The Registered Veterinary Technician provides nursing and technical support across patient care, laboratory work, diagnostics, surgery, and anesthesia, while communicating treatment plans to clients. The hospital describes its environment as comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm. Continuing development opportunities include virtual and hands-on interactive training. The role requires withstanding unpleasant odors and noises and may involve exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. Some Saturday availability is required.

Requirements

Registered veterinary technician credential.
At least 1 year of experience.
High work ethic and positive attitude as a team member.
Ability to arrive on time and ready to work.
Some Saturday availability.
Exceptional customer service skills and precise communication ability.
Ability to interpret medical records and accurately record client history.
Knowledge of preventive care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
Ability to restrain pets safely using low-stress methods.
Proficiency in collecting blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples.
Ability to properly set up and process laboratory samples and tests.
Proficiency in anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
Ability to receive constructive feedback professionally to help maintain hospital efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in positioning for dental radiographs.
Self-starter with a desire to continue advancing knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

Restrain animals safely and using low-stress techniques.
Triage incoming patients.
Collect and analyze laboratory samples, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples.
Set up and process laboratory samples and tests.
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 to clients.
Prepare for and assist with surgical procedures.
Manage and monitor anesthesia and surgical patients.
Interpret medical records and accurately record client history.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, liability, 401(k), 401(k) matching, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA.
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
Paid bereavement program.
Paid parental leave program.
Competitive compensation.
Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
Tuition reimbursement for an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program.
Career development opportunities.
Referral bonus program for most positions.
Additional benefits may be available, such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.