Experienced Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health•Port Richey, FL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Emergency of Pasco is a small animal emergency hospital that provides urgent and critical care after hours, weekends, and holidays. Founded in 1990, our facility offers a wide range of services including a well-stocked pharmacy, surgery suite, digital x-ray, isolation units, intensive care units, oxygen support, diagnostic lab, ultrasonography, and a canine and feline blood bank. We are committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality medical and surgical care with an attentive staff.

Requirements

Certified veterinary technician with an active license is preferred, but experienced candidates with 3+ years of technician experience will be considered.
Availability to work weekend and weekday nights is 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.

Nice To Haves

Certified veterinary technician with an active license

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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses