Veterinary Technician
Alliance Animal Health
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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
Career path
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About the company
Alliance Animal Health
Veterinary · 51 to 200 employees
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/ .
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