About the role
Job 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.
Qualifications
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.
Additional Information
***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/