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We work hard every day to advance our understanding of disease and provide world-class care to our patients in hopes of leaving our corner of the world a little better than we found it. Identify and document problems that may adversely affect test performance and notify the supervisor, administrative lead or lab manager.

<div class="content-intro">Who we are: At Arkana Laboratories, everyone has an important role to fill. Come join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making life better for those who need it most.This place is packed with super-smart people who do their best work together. We work hard every day to advance our understanding of disease and provide world-class care to our patients in hopes of leaving our corner of the world a little better than we found it. While we are committed to improving the lives of thousands of patients, we never lose sight of the realization that they are the reason we get to create change in our field.Built on generosity, teamwork, and the freedom to try new things, we take great pride in our work. Great ideas come from everywhere in this company and we celebrate each success and failure for the opportunity it gives us to keep reaching. For more than twenty years after our founder, Dr. Patrick Walker, wrote his goals on the back of a napkin, our people, culture, and values have remained strong.</div>About the position: As a Laboratory Technician II, you will prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. Demonstrate strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities while actively contributing to team development through mentorship and training participation. Follow established protocols and quality standards. Work is performed in accordance with standard laboratory practice under limited supervision.What you'll do: Clinical Duties<ul><li>Responsible for day-to-day operations of Lab Services; specifically:</li><li>Assess tissue adequacy for testing</li><li>Thick and thin sectioning with precision operating within a small margin for error (if applicable)</li><li> Accurate identification of cellular areas of interest for electron microscopy image capture (if applicable)</li><li>Perform quality control checks on materials produced</li><li>Complete equipment maintenance and logs</li><li>Troubleshoot—determine causes of operating errors and decide corrective course of action</li><li>Maintain high performance and efficiency</li><li>Participate in training initiatives</li><li>Controlling operations of equipment and systems</li><li>Monitor and assess performance of self and others to make improvements or take corrective action</li><li>Assist in lab for other duties as assigned</li></ul>Administrative Duties<ul><li>Assist in development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Lab Policies</li><li>Maintenance and development of Lab logs and tracking sheets</li><li>Mentor and demonstrate leadership qualities</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Follow the laboratory's pre-analytic and analytic procedures and maintain records of test</li><li>Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens</li><li>Follow the laboratory's policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established performance specifications</li><li>Identify and document problems that may adversely affect test performance and notify the supervisor, administrative lead or lab manager</li><li>Adhere to the laboratory's quality assurance procedures, including documenting all:</li><li>Quality control activities</li><li>Instrument and equipment verifications</li><li>Maintenance and preventive maintenance</li></ul>Other Requirements<ul><li>All SOPs must be followed</li><li>Any discrepancies, errors and/or deviation from the SOPs or Policies must be reported to the Lab Director, Lab Manager and/or Admin Lead</li><li>Laboratory standards for clinical testing must be maintained</li><li>Complete training in two areas; consistently make daily quotas</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul>You should have: Education:          Bachelor's or Associates degree from a four- or two-year college or university; HT, HTL certifiedExperience:         Two years Lab experienceComputer Skills: Proficient in MS WordSchedule: Monday-Friday 6am-3pm, onsite at the main office in Little Rock, Arkansas<div class="content-conclusion">What we offer: We know that health is more than doctor visits and life is more than work. We work hard at Arkana but in turn provide competitive salaries and generous benefit offerings.Specifically, we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Generous paid time off and Paid Holidays</li><li>Minimal cost health insurance for you and affordable options for your family</li><li>401(k) with immediate eligibility and match</li><li>Company-paid life insurance</li><li>Company-paid long term disability coverage</li><li>Affordable vision and dental plans</li><li>Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account availability</li><li>Wellness plan and complimentary yoga classes</li><li>Monthly in-office massages and employer-sponsored lunches</li></ul>Please see <a href="https://www.arkanalabs.com/careers/" rel="nofollow">Careers</a> for further information.</div>

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Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records. Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.

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<div>PetVet Care Centers' Bowman Road Animal Clinic is currently seeking Veterinary Technician / Assistant  to join their team!</div>At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.Because life is better with pets.We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:<ul><li>Local autonomy with national support</li><li>Career mobility and development opportunities</li><li>A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first</li></ul>You care for pets. We care for you.<hr/>Position Overview<ul><li>The Veterinary Technician / Assistant supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.</li><li>Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.</li><li>Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.</li><li>Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.</li><li>Obtain and verify medications.</li><li>Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.</li><li>As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.</li><li>Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.</li><li>Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.</li><li>Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.</li><li>Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.</li><li>Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.</li><li>Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.</li><li>Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.</li><li>Understand and carry out oral and written directions.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.</li></ul>Qualifications (Required)<ul><li>High school diploma or GED.</li><li>Two or more in-clinic experience</li><li>May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experiences.</li><li>Knowledge of the preparation, monitoring, and recovery of pets receiving surgery, as well as basic pet nursing.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.</li><li>Understand and limit the potential exposure to bites, scratches, and potential injuries.</li><li>Able to restrain patients according to standard procedures.</li><li>Fill prescriptions and monitor sedation procedures as directed by the veterinarian.</li><li>Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.</li><li>Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.</li><li>Communicate and approach job duties in a professional and mature manner.</li><li>This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion.</li><li>Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking.</li><li>May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.</li><li>Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds).</li><li>Answer phones and perform other duties as needed by the hospital.</li></ul>Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">2+ years of experience in surgery monitoring, blood draws, IV catheter placements, IDEXX in-house lab machine.</li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by State.</li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Care and Compassion: Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.</li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Team Orientation: Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.</li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Dependability: Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals.</li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Initiative: Proactively looks for the opportunity to address and follow through on work activities.</li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Flexibility and Multi-Tasking: Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.</li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Communication: Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.</li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Customer Services: Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.</li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Organization and Attention to Detail: Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents.</li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Adherence to Rules and Instructions: Consistently follows standard procedures.</li></ul>Schedule3 days a week, 7:15am to 5:30pm with an hour lunch break  <div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="title" style="font-weight:600;padding-top:8px">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range">$14.50—$20 USD</div></div><div class="content-conclusion">At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.You care for pets. We care for you.PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/VPetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.  Please see our <a href="https://www.petvetcarecenters.com/site/personnel-privacy-policy" rel="nofollow">privacy notice</a> for additional information about our data practices. </div>

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