Licensed Veterinary Technician
Alliance Animal Health, Roanoke, VA, United States
Due to the nature of Emergency Medicine, this position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Emergency Veterinary & Specialty Services of Roanoke offers 24-hour emergency and critical care to the pets of the Roanoke region. Because we are the only 24/7 ER in the area, we take great pride in our commitment to serve the other veterinarians within our community. Our team comes to work excited to manage the diverse caseload and ready to fully utilize their strengths to provide high-quality care for our client's pets.
We believe in working hard, having fun and ensuring balance in our personal and professional lives. If you are looking for a dynamic work environment this is the place for you!
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, 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 are looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you will have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
Qualifications
We're Looking For:
A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience required.
If not currently licensed in VA, applicants must be eligible for license acquisition or transfer.
Due to the nature of Emergency Medicine, this position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be 18 years or older.
Experience and familiarity with anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture.
Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.
Additional Information
We offer our staff:
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Competitive Compensation
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
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/
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Emergency Veterinary & Specialty Services of Roanoke offers 24-hour emergency and critical care to the pets of the Roanoke region. Because we are the only 24/7 ER in the area, we take great pride in our commitment to serve the other veterinarians within our community. Our team comes to work excited to manage the diverse caseload and ready to fully utilize their strengths to provide high-quality care for our client's pets.
We believe in working hard, having fun and ensuring balance in our personal and professional lives. If you are looking for a dynamic work environment this is the place for you!
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, 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 are looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you will have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
Qualifications
We're Looking For:
A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience required.
If not currently licensed in VA, applicants must be eligible for license acquisition or transfer.
Due to the nature of Emergency Medicine, this position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be 18 years or older.
Experience and familiarity with anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture.
Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.
Additional Information
We offer our staff:
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Competitive Compensation
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
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/
#SS3
Job Location
#J-18808-Ljbffr