Certified Veterinary Technician
Description
- Welcome patients, gather histories, triage needs, and help care move calmly and efficiently.
- Use safe, low-stress restraint that protects patients, clients, and teammates.
- Collect blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples; prepare and run laboratory tests accurately.
- Position patients and capture diagnostic and dental radiographs.
- Administer medications and treatments under veterinarian direction.
- Provide attentive nursing care for medical, hospitalized, and recovering patients.
- Prepare patients and equipment for procedures and assist during routine and complex surgery.
- Manage and monitor anesthesia, recognize trends, and communicate concerns promptly.
- Explain treatment plans and home-care instructions with clarity and empathy.
- Complete precise medical records while helping the treatment floor stay organized and ready.
We’re looking for:
- A credentialed veterinary technician or a VTNE-eligible graduate ready to become certified.
- If you are not licensed but are VTNE eligible, we are offering VTNE Test Fee Reimbursement!
- One or more years of experience is preferred, but curious new graduates are encouraged to apply!
- A positive, dependable teammate who arrives ready to contribute.
- Saturday availability and flexibility within hospital hours.
- Strong client-service skills and precise, compassionate communication.
- Working knowledge of preventive care, surgery, anesthesia, and hospital flow.
- Confidence with sample collection, laboratory processing, and radiographic positioning.
- Comfort monitoring anesthesia and supporting surgical patients.
- A self-starter who welcomes coaching and keeps learning.
- An interest in mentoring others or stepping into future leadership as your career develops.
***Sign On Bonus Available***
Pay Range: $24 - $32/hr depending on experience level and licensure status
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 (applicable to licensed employees)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- VTNE Test Fee Reimbursement for those eligible to become licensed
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
- **Relocation Assistance Considered**
Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.
*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/
