What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician/Assistant position at Opelika Animal Hospital?
Who we are:
Opelika Animal Hospital is looking for a veterinary technician/assistant to join our team! Our team consists of highly skilled veterinarians and staff. Together we have a combined 110 years of experience in veterinary medicine. Our knowledge and experience allow us to provide the best medical care for your pet. Loving and humane treatment of animals is our top priority and we are committed to providing the treatment needed for your pet to live a long and happy life.
Job duties Include:
- Transporting animals to and from the kennels.
- Ensuring that the animals have ample, fresh food and water at all times.
- Cleaning animal waste, spilled food, hair, and other debris from the kennels.
- Accompanying animals on walks, if required.
- Calming animals who are in distress.
- Bathing Dogs and cats
- Reporting significant changes in functioning to the Veterinarian or medical professional on duty.
- Evacuating all animals if an emergency occurs.
- Assisting Veterinarians – Experience required.
Requirements:
- One Year Vet Tech and High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience caring for animals.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Physically fit and agile.
- Capacity to lift up to 50 pounds unaided.
- A passion for animal welfare.
- Available to work during evenings, on weekends and public holidays.
- Previous experience as a veterinarian assistant.
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Think you’re the Veterinary Technician/Assistant we’re looking for? APPLY NOW so we can meet you!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Opelika Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we are committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.