Veterinary Technician Caregiver
About The Position
Avets is hiring a full- time Veterinary Technician Caregiver to join our Avian and Exotics Medicine and Surgery department! If you’re looking to advance your skill set and work in a fast-paced environment where every day looks different, we want to work with you! Opened in the summer of 2021, our new 19,000 sq. ft. facility has been purposefully designed with state-of-the-art equipment to assist us in fulfilling our goal of practicing quality medicine and compassionate care for patients, families, and referring veterinarians in our community. Every day in the exotics department at Avets is different, so adaptability and flexibility are key traits that we are looking for in a candidate. The exotics team sees routine appointments, sick visits, emergency visits, and performs sedated procedures and surgeries regularly. Education is a daily focus at Avets. Our commitment to education is demonstrated by hospital-wide support of our residency and internship programs, and a team of VTS(ECC) lead training for our support staff. This is a full-time, hourly position, working 4 ten-hour shifts per week.
Requirements
- Candidates must be credentialed veterinary technicians or eligible for licensure.
- Previous experience working in the field of veterinary medicine is required.
- All technical staff, regardless of the level of experience, must be able to stand, bend, lift, and/or kneel for the duration of a shift (10-12 hours), and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with exotic species is preferred, but not required.
Benefits
- Managers will provide an individualized training plan based on experience.
- Hands on learning as well as opportunities for credentialing.
- Reimbursement for licensing renewals
- Onsite continuing education events as well as virtual learning platforms.
- Paid time off and uniforms.
- Employee pet benefit discount program.
- Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best, including plans that offer $0 copays for mental and behavioral health.
- 401k with company-match.
- Double-time rate on the 6 major holidays plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. (Our holiday pay runs for the entire overnight shift on the holidays.)
- Breakroom stocked with snacks!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
