Certified Veterinary Technician

About the role

Animal Urgent Care of Bentonville provides fast and compassionate treatment for pets with urgent but non-life-threatening conditions. Our team is dedicated to delivering prompt care and peace of mind, equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house diagnostics, and triage capabilities.

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

Requirements

• A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 2+ years professional experience preferred
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work weekends and some holidays
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Experience in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

Qualifications

• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work weekends and some holidays
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
• Experience in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

Skills

• Technical expertise
• Unwavering commitment to animal welfare
• Adaptability and team orientation
• Passion for providing high-quality care

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 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

Additional Information

• Pay Range: $20/hr+ depending on level of experience
• Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status
• For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/