Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health•Abilene, TX

40d

About The Position

Frontier Vet Express was created to give pet owners a unique experience while providing routine wellness care for their pets. We offer walk-in appointments to allow those of us with busy schedules the opportunity to be seen as your schedule allows. Due to the fast-paced world we all live in, keeping standard appointments no longer works for many families. We want to alleviate that stress and provide you a platform to move about your day more freely, with one less appointment to keep. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications and effective communication of treatment plans with clients. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive 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 preferred, CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
Knowledge in preventative care 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
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

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Animal restraint
Triage of incoming patients
Collection and analysis of lab samples
Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
Administration of medications
Effective communication of treatment plans with clients

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)