Certified Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health

Fort Smith, AR

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acupuncture, Anesthesiology, Blood Bank, Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Dentistry, Hospital, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Testing, Medical Imaging, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Nursing, Online Training, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Preventive Medicine, Radiography, Radiology, Record Keeping, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimen Collection, Specimens/Samples, Time Management, Treatment Plan, Ultrasound, Veterinary Hospital
LOCATION
Fort Smith, AR
POSTED
30+ days ago

Eastside Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced 3-doctor small animal general practice located in Northwest Arkansas. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients, including:

Preventative Care Laser-assisted Surgery Dentistry Laser Therapy In-House Diagnostics Digital full body radiology Ultrasonography Acupuncture Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more

Eastside Animal Hospital is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The proximity to Interstate 40 and I-49 allows for easy commute to Little Rock, and Fayetteville/Springdale.

Our hours of operation are:

Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm We are closed on weekends

To learn more about us, go to: https://www.eastsidevets.net/

Job Duties:

• Animal restraint • Triage of incoming patients • Collection and analysis of lab samples • Diagnostic imaging • Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability • Administration of medications • Effective communication of treatment plans with clients • Surgical preparation and assistance • Anesthetic management

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether youre looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, youll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development.

Were looking for:

• A certified veterinary technician, 1+ year experience preferred but not required • A high work ethic and positive attitude team member • Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work • Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely • Interpretation of medical records and recording client history accurately • Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow • Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner • Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin • Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests • Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus • Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring • A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance ones knowledge and skillset • Ability to receive constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

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 Scrub Allowance and Employee Personal Pet Discounts Tuition Assistance Program Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Holiday Pay, Bonuses, etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *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/

About the Company

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Alliance Animal Health