ER Veterinary Technician / Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate ER Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Room team! The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have a passion for providing high-quality care to animals in a fast-paced environment.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

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, venipuncture, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

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

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development!

We're Looking For:

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred, but not required.
• 2+ years professional veterinary technician experience required.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Availability to work weekends.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient care and treatment plans.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques, fear-free certified preferred.
• Collaborative team player to ensure optimal patient care.
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.

Preferred Skills for ER Technician:

• Critical care anesthesia experience, including operating room and ventilator management.
• Strong proficiency in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
• High level of comfort with medical math and dosage calculations.
• Commitment to professional ethics and ongoing education.
• Ability to manage a high caseload with multiple patients simultaneously.
• VACSP eligibility.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to providing exceptional care to patients and clients. If you are ready to make a difference in a supportive, dynamic setting, we encourage you to apply!

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
• 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) 

*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/