What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Veterinary Technician position at Animal Care Veterinary Center?
Job Title: Certified Veterinary Technician
About Us
At Animal Care Vet Center, we pride ourselves on providing top-notch veterinary medicine and compassionate service to our patients and their owners. We serve the Conway, AR area and surrounding communities, offering a range of services for small animals including dogs, cats, and small mammals.
Our Mission
We strive to deliver care with kindness, compassion, patience, professionalism, friendliness, integrity, and agility. Our team is dedicated to giving our patients the best possible care, treating every individual as if they were our own pet.
Job Description
The Certified Veterinary Technician will be responsible for:
- Animal restraint
- Triage of incoming patients
- Collection and analysis of lab samples
- Diagnostic imaging
- Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases
- Administration of medications
- Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
- Surgical preparation and assistance
- Anesthetic management
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and a commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A Certified Veterinary Technician license
- 1 year of professional experience (preferred but not required)
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
- Availability to work Saturdays
- 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
- Proficiency in various sample collection methods
- Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
- Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
What We Offer
As a member of our team, you can expect:
- Competitive compensation package
- 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
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions
Please note that some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full-time employment status vs part-time status.
