Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health•Port Charlotte, FL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

At Groves Veterinary Hospital, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, gold-standard veterinary medicine, treating every pet and person like family. We are recognized for our precision and excellence, mirroring cutting-edge human hospitals, and have been chosen by the University of Florida to mentor future veterinary leaders. We are committed to continuously raising the bar in veterinary medicine. The Veterinary Technician role involves a variety of duties including pet restraint, patient triage, lab sample collection and analysis, diagnostic imaging, nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases, medication administration, client communication regarding treatment plans, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. The position offers opportunities for career growth through virtual and hands-on training and continuing development.

Requirements

A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
A minimum of 1-year experience
Avimark experience
Weekend availability
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- accurately calculate drug doses
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
Ability to create treatment plans with minimal doctor involvement and anticipate the doctor’s needs

Nice To Haves

CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus
Positioning for dental radiographs are a plus

Responsibilities

Pet restraint
Triage 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)