Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health • Scotland, FL

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About The Position

Cumberland Animal Clinic is hiring a Veterinary Technician to support veterinary care at its clinic serving Havana, Florida, and the nearby Tallahassee community. The clinic provides services including boarding, dentistry, small animal surgery, in-house laboratory services, laser therapy, microchipping, and pharmacy services.

The role involves assisting with patient care and treatment, including restraint, triage, diagnostic and laboratory procedures, nursing care, medication administration, client communication, surgical assistance, and anesthetic management. The position may expose the employee to unpleasant odors and noises, animal bites and scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.

The clinic offers opportunities for virtual and hands-on interactive training and continuing development. Saturday availability is required.

Requirements

• A high work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to arrive on time and ready to work.
• Saturday availability.
• Exceptional customer service skills and precise communication.
• Ability to interpret medical records and accurately record client history.
• Knowledge of preventative 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 maintain hospital efficiency.
• Ability to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and potential exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience is preferred.
• Experience positioning for dental radiographs.
• Desire to continue advancing knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals safely and using low-stress methods.
• Triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
• 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 with clients.
• Prepare for and assist with surgery.
• Manage and monitor anesthesia.
• Interpret medical records and accurately record client history.
• Set up and process laboratory samples and tests.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Liability insurance.
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
• Life and supplemental insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (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 any 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed