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Veterinary Technician

We are offering a sign-on bonus for this position!

Have you been dreaming of a veterinary clinic that lights your fire instead of burning it out? Montgomery Animal Hospital is a privately owned, AAHA accredited hospital that could be the change you’ve been looking for in your veterinary career! We treat dogs, cats and exotic pets (no exotics experience necessary)!

We are a thriving multi-doctor practice in the Kenwood area and we are seeking full- or part-time Registered Veterinary Technicians/Tech students who love what they do to join our outstanding team! Do you have some stellar vet tech skills to bring to the table? We’re ready for it! Are you looking to develop new skills? We will support you! Our experienced RVT’s believe in sharing their knowledge and welcome new grads to mentor. Our team lead position is for an experienced licensed professional who want to take their career to the next level with coaching from our amazing Blue Heron management consultants.

Our hospital has been AAHA accredited since 1950 and our amazing RVT’s are instrumental in providing the high standards of care that generations of clients have come to expect and receive from us. We give our RVT’s the freedom to do what they do best: provide exceptional patient and client care and have fun while they do it!

Compensation is based on experience and ranges $17-23/hour.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance (premium paid 50% by the clinic).
  • *Sign-on Bonus*
  • 401k plan with up to 4% match.
  • Pet care discount.
  • 6 Paid Holidays.
  • 40 hours PTO (increases each year that you work).
  • Continuing Education reimbursement.
  • Licensing reimbursement.
  • A chance to grow and learn from kind and incredible staff members.
  • Flexibility with scheduling (we want you to be able to enjoy your time both in and outside of work!).
  • Regularly scheduled lunch and learn activities and educational staff meetings.
  • Fun staff outings
  • Constant support in your desire to grow and advance. Interested in a CE opportunity? Don’t be afraid to ask!

Examples of Job Duties

  • Professional client communication and education
  • Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, and blood chemistry
  • Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members
  • Surgical assisting; preparing and maintaining the surgical environment
  • Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and maintenance
  • Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, providing high quality physical and psychological care of the patient during any hospitalization stay or visit
  • Performing dental prophylaxis
  • Pharmacy and pharmacology knowledge including: preparing and dispensing medications, calculating dosages, recognizing adverse reactions, knowledge of regulations regarding the safe handling of biohazardous materials

If you’re experienced and excited to lead the medical team, we are also looking for a leader whose duties will include

  • Overseeing the daily operations of the medical team and delegate duties to each team member to ensure tasks are completed effectively
  • Training and instructing the team of veterinary technicians and assistants according to Montgomery Animal Hospital’s training program
  • Working closely with Practice Manager and Medical Director to ensure effective communication throughout all channels of the hospital
  • Continuously looking for ways to improve internal processes, customer service, and overall dynamics within the medical team department
  • Meeting regularly with the Practice Manager to collaborate on improvements and problem solving
  • Collaborating with veterinarians and other team members to deliver exceptional medical care
  • Other duties as assigned with training provided

Feeling like a part of the team already? Apply today! Applicants must be prepared to pass a drug screening and background check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 – $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38 – 40 per week

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance

  • Health savings account
  • License reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • License reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance