About Animal Tracks Veterinary Hospital
Animal Tracks Veterinary Hospital is a growing, fast-paced 3 Doctor practice seeking positive, self-motivated team members to fill full-time positions in our hospital. Animal Tracks is seeking to fill the following positions: Licensed Veterinary Technicians or experienced Veterinary Assistants.

Duties would vary based on position and what is allowed to be performed under the Alabama State Veterinary Practice Act.

The ideal candidates would be seeking a long-term career in veterinary medicine, are eager to learn, and enjoy interacting with the community. We currently have 2 LVTs on our team who are passionate about teaching and mentoring future technicians and assistants. We are a fast-paced, full-service hospital that focuses on offering high-quality care and fostering a family-like environment for both our team and our clients.

Pay
Veterinary Assistants: $14-17/hr
Licensed Veterinary Technicians: $18-22/hr

Operating Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:00 pm

Position Purpose
The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and lead technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

Veterinary Technician Competencies

Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.

Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.

Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.

Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.

Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

For Veterinary Assistant, a high school diploma is required with a minimal 2 years of experience in veterinary medicine
For Veterinary Technician, an Associates degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field that qualifies an individual to obtain national certification, active license as a Veterinary Technician, have met all requirements to become licensed, and have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered

Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
Bonus incentive
Career and professional development opportunities
State licensing fee reimbursement for credentialed technicians
VTNE support
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program

Veterinary Technician- Animal Tracks Veterinary Hospital