Lead Veterinary Technician

For more than thirty years, our devoted team has provided personal, loving care to earn the highest customer satisfaction rating in the area. As a staple in the community, we are dedicated to providing high-quality care for your all pets! We are dedicated to providing a high standard of service for our clients while providing support and guidance to pet owners. We pride ourselves on maintaining long-term relationships with clients from their puppy or kitten stages to adult years.

We are growing and needing to expand our team! We are looking for a lead licensed veterinary technician to work with, guide, and support our growing medical care team!

Valhalla Animal Hospital is equipped with the latest innovations and medical capabilities. We provide wellness, dentistry, surgical, and emergency care. Many patients look to us as their one-stop for all their needs. Our clinic is equipped with an in-house laboratory, pharmacy, and radiology to optimize our range of diagnostics. We utilize laser therapy to reduce pain and recovery time in our surgical suites.

Our Hours of Operation are:

• Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
• Saturday 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
• We are closed on Sundays

To learn more about us, click here!

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.

We're Looking For:

• A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 2+ year professional experience required
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work Saturdays
• Strong leadership, communication, and motivations skills, has the ability to direct, guide, and assist a group of individuals
• A desire to teach others to create a well-rounded team
• Ability to show unbiased judgment when managing people and make fair and just recommendations regarding personnel issues and/or disciplinary action
• Ability to work well with all team members and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
• 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, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay range: $29 - $32 per hour depending on experience 

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: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/