What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Alpine Animal Hospital?
Our mission at Alpine Animal Hospital is to honor the bond between our clients and their animals. We strive to create a happy, healthy and productive life for our clients’ pets and to enhance their relationship with them.
As our veterinary technician, you are our patients’ advocate. As such, we require independent and compassionate people able to stay calm in potentially stressful or emergency situations. Job duties include client communication and education, patient monitoring throughout the hospital, technical skills such as venipuncture, administering treatments and supportive care.
We know a happy, healthy staff is crucial to excellent patient care. We promote a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance. Our team enjoys four-day work weeks with the occasional half-shift on Saturdays. Plus, we've put together some pretty sweet benefits to help keep life awesome, including:
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Simple IRA retirement savings account with company match
- Discounted care on personal pets; including free/discounted lab work, pet food discount program, discounts on services and products.
- Continuing education opportunities
Our Veterinary technicians should be ready to:
- Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day
- Grow as a professional and encourage the growth of others
- Listen to our clients as they explain why their dog/cat/bird/rat/goat/chicken/horse is the best one that has ever lived.
- Be empathetic to our clients, to your coworkers, and yourself
- Occasionally take part in a cat rodeo
Essential Skills:
- Effective communication; both with team members and clients.
- Ability to stay calm and work compassionately with clients in various emotional states.
- Assist the doctors in educating clients on the best care available for their furry/hairy/scaly children.
- Ability to use Windows based computer systems, word processing, email, etc.
- Contribute to our hospital's culture in a positive way.
If you like what you've read, and are looking to join a team of excited, energized, and animal-loving people, apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4x10
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18
