What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Alliance Animal Health?
Company Description
Beachwood Animal Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast paced multi-doctor general small animal practice located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, High Speed Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, and acupuncture.
Beachwood Animal Clinic is located in New Smyrna Beach, a small-town surfers dream. The proximity of Orlando allows for easy commute to Disney/theme parks. Volusia County public schools are excellent, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include beaches, paddle boarding, surfing, boating, and fishing New Smyrna Beach is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance.
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Job Description
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
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, and anesthetic management.
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.
Qualifications
We’re looking for:
- A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
- Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
- Must have open availability Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm.
- A minimum of 2-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, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
- Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
- Proficient in venipuncture, IV catheter placement and intubation.
- 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, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
- Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
- 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
Additional Information
We offer our staff:
- 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 (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
- *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*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/.
