Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health

Abilene, TXOn-siteFull time
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Pay
$14 to $19
an hour
Location
Abilene, TX
Work style
On-site
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 2
18 days ago
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About the company

Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary · 51 to 200 employees

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What you'll do

  • Restrain and care for patients; collect samples, perform laboratory tests, document histories, and assist with diagnostic imaging.
  • Prepare patients for surgery, monitor anesthesia and recovery, administer medications, and communicate treatment plans and care instructions to clients.

What you need

  • At least 1 year of veterinary experience is preferred; CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials are a plus.
  • Requires the ability to work around unpleasant odors and noises and may involve exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.

Key skills

low-stress handling techniquescustomer servicecommunication skillsveterinary medical recordspreventive careanimal restraintlaboratory samplesradiographsanesthesia monitoringsurgical proceduresCVTRVTLVT

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Perks

  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Continuing Education Allowance
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Career Development Opportunities

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What You’ll Do Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Veterinarian Technician may include: Safely restraining patients using low-stress handling techniques Triaging incoming veterinary patients and supporting efficient hospital flow Collecting and processing blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples Performing and processing veterinary laboratory tests Obtaining accurate patient histories and documenting medical records Assisting with diagnostic imaging, including positioning and capturing radiographs Dental radiograph experience is a plus Providing nursing care and monitoring hospitalized veterinary patients Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team Preparing patients for surgery and assisting with veterinary surgical procedures Monitoring patients during anesthesia and recovery Communicating treatment plans and care instructions clearly and professionally with clients Supporting the veterinarians and veterinary team in providing safe, compassionate patient care What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a Veterinarian Technician with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and genuine passion for veterinary medicine. You’ll be a great fit if you’re dependable, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy being part of a team that supports one another. Ideal candidates will have: At least 1 year of veterinary experience preferred CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials are a plus Strong customer service and communication skills Experience with veterinary medical records and client histories Knowledge of preventive care, surgical procedures, and hospital workflow Proficiency with safe and effective animal restraint Experience collecting and processing laboratory samples Experience positioning and capturing radiographs Anesthesia and surgical monitoring experience A self-starter mindset and desire to continue developing veterinary skills The ability to receive and apply constructive feedback professionally At Frontier Veterinary Clinic, you’ll have opportunities for hands-on, interactive training and continued development. Whether you want to become an expert in your current role or take the next step in your veterinary career, we’ll support you along the way. This position requires the ability to work around unpleasant odors and noises and may involve exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. If you’re looking for a veterinary team where your skills, ideas, and passion for animal care are valued, we’d love to meet you! We offer our staff: Pay: $14-19/hr depending on experience 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program 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 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/ . #SS3

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