What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant position at Animal Medical Center?
We are thrilled to announce that our company is growing, and we are eager to welcome an enthusiastic and experienced certified veterinary technician or veterinary assistant, to our dedicated team. Join us at our two full-service small animal veterinary hospitals in the heart of Rogers, Arkansas, where our rotating team of seven compassionate doctors delivers top-notch medical and surgical care. Our services include on-site digital radiography, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dentistry, in house diagnostic lab work, basic grooming, boarding and both wellness and sick appointments.
At AMC, we pride ourselves on creating a vibrant and supportive workplace where our employees are excited to come to work every day. Our team members love what they do and who they work with, and this passion is reflected in the exceptional care we provide to our patients. We are looking for a new team member who shares this enthusiasm, is eager to make a positive impact on our patients' lives and is committed to fostering a happy and collaborative environment for everyone.
If you are passionate about veterinary care and want to be part of a team that truly cares, we would love to hear from you! Join us in making a difference, one happy pet at a time.
Duties will include:
- Perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, administer vaccinations, obtain blood pressure, read and record urinalysis tests, gather and record vitals including temperature, respiration rate, pulse, mucous membrane color, CRT, eye reflex, and level of consciousness).
- Administer oral, topical, and injectable (IV, IM, SQ) medications, and care for hospitalized patients.
- Perform dental cleanings.
- Assist with surgery and monitor patients while under anesthesia.
- Note any signs of disease/illness in small animal patients and communicate any signs to veterinarian on staff.
- Must be able to communicate well with other staff and clients. Must have a TEAM attitude and be willing to help other staff in working towards a goal of excellent patient and client care.
- Must understand veterinary terminology, be able to effectively take patient histories and veterinarian instructions, and record those into digital electronic medical record.
- Perform client education regarding post-operative patients, heartworm and flea/tick prevention, vaccinations/wellness, etc.
- MUST enjoy working with both people and animals. Must show compassion to both patients and clients.
- Efficiently clean up after yourself, patients, and other staff if needed.
Must be able to lift up to 40-50 pounds and restrain very large to very small patients with minimal stress to the patient. Must be available for weekend shifts (Saturday shifts on rotation from 8am-12pm) and some holidays. Bilingual is a plus, but not required!
Job Type: Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Compensation: Based heavily on experience and certification. Pay range starts at $16/hr and increases depending upon years of experience, technical ability, and certification.
Benefits: After a 90-day introductory period we offer a benefit package which includes
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- One week of paid vacation to increase along with tenure
- Extensive discounts on veterinary services and products
- Staff feeding programs for pet food discounts
- Monthly profit-sharing bonus dependent on clinic performance
- Annual continuing education stipend
Experience/Education/Licenses: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Certificate of completion from an AVMA-approved veterinary technician or technology school or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
At this time, the selected candidate will primarily be working at our Midtown location. Hours will include shifts from 7:00am-5:30pm Monday-Friday, with 1 day off during the week; as well as 1-2 Saturday shifts/month, from 8:00am-12:00pm.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
