Licensed Veterinary Technician

About the role

We are currently looking to hire a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team at Kenai Veterinary Hospital in Kenai, Alaska. Relocation Assistance Available for Qualified Candidates!

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing care in a hospital setting
• Handle and restrain animals
• Administer anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience including intubation, monitoring, pre-operative and post-operative care
• Perform dental procedures such as scaling, polishing, digital radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis
• Perform laboratory skills including cytology set-up and interpretation
• Provide diagnostic services including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Communicate effectively with clients and other team members
• Participate in on-call services

Requirements

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Alaska, or eligible to transfer/acquire state license within 3 months of hire
• 3 + years of veterinary clinical experience, as a veterinary technician or assistant
• Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Experience with Avimark veterinary software preferred
• Ability to be adaptable and work well with existing doctors and team members
• Desire to mentor and train other associates in high-quality medicine standards
• Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
• Strong understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Desire to mentor and train other associates in high-quality medicine standards
• Ability to perform nursing care in a hospital setting
• Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
• Strong understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Skills

• Dental procedure experience, scaling, polishing, digital radiology
• IV Catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, applying casts, bandages and splints
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience including intubation, monitoring, pre-operative and post-operative care
• Laboratory skills including cytology set-up and interpretation
• Diagnostic experience including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis

Benefits

• Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you!
• Continuing education allowance and license reimbursement up to $1000 per year

Pay

$23.00 – 25.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location.

Schedule

Full-time, five 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday. Closed on weekends and major holidays. On-Call Services: Participation in on-call service for region. Pay of $25 per day on average 3 days per month. Additional compensation for being called in and number of cases that are seen.

Contact

Learn more about us at: kenaiveterinaryhospital.com/ or: AmeriVet: Veterinary Partner Supporting Your Business

AmeriVet

AmeriVet is committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.