Certified Veterinary Technician

Company Description Pet accidents, illnesses, and injuries are all unfortunate and seem to always happen at the worst of times when primary care veterinarians are either closed or too busy to see the pet. For these reasons, we are excited to announce that our new Animal Urgent Care of Bentonville is open! We'll be available for urgent care pet needs Monday through Friday 2pm - 10pm and weekends. We're looking to hire the most compassionate, experienced, and qualified veterinary medical professionals to ensure the highest quality of medicine is provided. Our new building and state of the art equipment will provide our teams the space and tools they'll need to deliver the best in service and medicine for our community!  Check us out  here! Job Description Job duties 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, 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. Qualifications We're Looking For : A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 2+ years professional experience preferred Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts Availability to work weekends and some holidays 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 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 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 : 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 (applies to licensed / registered / certified roles) 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 : Employment Type : Full Time