Animal Hospital of Waynesvilleis searching for a credentialed veterinary technician or experienced veterinary assistant to join our amazing Team– could that be you?

At Animal Hospital of Waynesville, it is our mission to practice the highest standard of care possible for our patients. As well as providing excellent communication, support, and guidance to our clients. Our 7 doctor, full service, small animal practice is AAHA, AAFP, and Fear Free certified. Our doctors and staff practice the highest quality of care and utilize innovative techniques and procedures to best serve our patients and clients. We pride ourselves on providing a full spectrum of care for our patients, from PAW plans that allow our clients to afford all possible wellness & preventative care. To diagnostic and surgical services, including soft tissue surgery (regular and emergency), digital full body and dental radiographs, diagnostic ultrasound, dental prophylaxis, and more. Our culture is one of high standards, professional dedication, patient care, and an unrelenting commitment to customer service. The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients and their pets with a friendly, compassionate, and positive presence.

Veterinary Technicians play an integral role in our hospital whether they are handling patient care, taking care of clients, assisting doctors in surgery, or providing quality nursing care to hospitalized patients. You will fully utilize your skillset and continue to develop your knowledge for years to come! We are looking for a compassionate technician who is ready to put their skills and leadership ability to work!

Why choose The Animal Hospital of Waynesville?

·Recognizing that our people are our most visible and vital asset and promoting a working atmosphere that respects every individual as a valuable contributor to the success of our practice and an integral part of our team, striving each day to create an upbeat, positive, and fun environment.

·Quality Medicine. Our team of doctors and technicians utilize state of the art equipment to perform advanced techniques providing excellent care and treatment services.

·Technicians fully utilize their skills to provide a wide range of treatments and procedures.

·Creating a community. The culture and wellness of our staff is vital to being the high functioning team that we are. We enjoy both in and out of clinic activities together, like holiday parties and trips to the lake!

·A great learning environment! Our doctors and technicians enjoy having the opportunity to teach and share knowledge amongst each other. We close the clinic every Wednesday from 12-2pm for team meetings, lunch & learns, and additional information. It’s of utmost importance to us that our entire staff feels supported and acknowledged!

·Compassion towards our clients. We are passionate about working with clients who may have financial constraints. While every situation is different – we do the best we can to ensure that patients are getting what they need, while being thoughtful to the clients wishes.

·Anticipated Schedule. We are open Monday thru Friday with extended hours on Monday and Wednesday evenings and a half day on Saturdays. Our technicians rotate Saturdays, you can expect to work about one Saturday a month!

·Compensation. We believe that each team member should be compensated considering their knowledge, skills, and experiences. We expect the range for an experienced technician to be $17-22 per hour.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Credentialed veterinary technician or recent graduate with successful VTNE pending licensure preferred but not required – licensed technicians will be compensated accordingly
• Previous veterinary experience required

• Ability to execute treatment orders as directed by a DVM (to include placing IV Catheters, venipuncture, injections, anesthesia induction and monitoring, perioperative surgical nursing etc).
• Passionate about growth and development
• Positive attitude and TEAM Player personality
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional customer service, compassion for all clients and patients
• Adaptable to the demands of the day
• Ability to work efficiently, and remain calm during stressful situations

Benefits:

• 401k
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Short/Long term disability
• Life insurance
• CE allowance
• In-house CE events
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• PTO (full time employees)
• Paid holidays
• Employee pet discount
• Shift differential for evening and Saturday shifts ($1.00)
• Tuition reimbursement (70%) with either Penn Foster or a local technician program
• VTNE reimbursement when technicians pass their exam
• Paid license renewal fees for licensed technicians

For more information about our hospital, please visit: https://www.animalhosp.com/