Veterinary Technician - Surgery
The Ark Veterinary Clinic
Job Description
COMPETITIVE SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR CVT’S!
- DOE for Certified Veterinary Technicians only
About Us:
We are a 6 Doctor Animal Hospital whose mission is to help pets live longer, healthier and happier lives by serving our community through client education, empowerment, and shelter partnerships.
We see common household pets such as cats/dogs, but we are planning soon to also see exotics! Staff training has already begun for this– If you want to gain experience with patients outside of the “norm”, we can help you with that!
About You:
- Certified Veterinary Technician with minimum of one year clinical experience and able to perform all associated duties.
- Committed to maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture.
- Dedicated to supporting your team and are willing to assist in all areas of the hospital to enable us to provide the best care possible for each and every patient.
- Trainable and willing to train others with kindness, patience and understanding.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
- Ability to work on your feet for long periods of time.
- Able to follow doctors treatment plans and complete tasks without continuous supervision.
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
- Communicate effectively with staff and clients in order to facilitate patient care.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of the veterinary field, medications, and current recommendations so you can help provide client education and assist with client questions.
- Take initiative to help support others on the team
- Keep busy during slower times
- Contribute to continued hospital growth - Bring new ideas and solutions for your team.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings and events.
- Must be punctual and reliable for your shifts.
- Must be flexible with shifts and willing to fill in/cover as the team needs.
Additional Technical Skills Required:
- You have a strong foundational understanding and can perform the basic responsibilities of a veterinary technician including (but not limited to):
- Clear client communications
- Safe animal handling and restraint
- Organized and thorough with patient care instructions
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Venipuncture
- Placing IV Catheters
- Drug Calculations
- Filling Prescriptions
- Administering injections (SC/IM/IV)
- Placement of Microchips
- Administration of Medications
- Taking Vitals
- Gathering Medical History
- Surgery Assistance, Patient Preparation and Patient Recovery
- Monitoring and Administering Anesthesia
- Dentistry
- Radiographs
- Balancing Drug Logs
- Maintaining Surgical Equipment
- Processing Laboratory Samples
- Loves to teach but remains teachable
Anticipated Schedule:
- Full time & Part time opportunities available
- Full time would include four 10-hour shifts
Benefits:
- Sign on bonus DOE
- CE Allowance for licensed team members
- Annual Scrub Allowance
- Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays (if it falls on a normal schedule day)
- Employee Pet Discount
- 401k
- 401k Match
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible scheduling as we are open 7 days a week
For more information about our hospital, and to review testimonials please visit https://www.thearkclinic.com/
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
9-9.5 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
Signing bonus
Experience:
Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.
NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. 