What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Alexander City Veterinary Clinic?
Overview
Join our veterinary team as a Veterinary Technician and become a vital part of providing exceptional animal care! In this energetic role, you will support veterinarians in delivering comprehensive medical services, assist with surgical procedures, and ensure the highest standards of animal handling and client communication. Your expertise will help improve the health and well-being of pets and animals in our care, fostering a compassionate and efficient environment where teamwork and dedication thrive. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to advance your veterinary career while making a meaningful difference every day.
Duties
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures using medical equipment operation skills.
- Perform animal restraint, handling, and animal husbandry to ensure safety and comfort for pets and staff.
- Conduct laboratory work such as phlebotomy, diagnostic radiology, and veterinary laboratory testing to support accurate diagnoses.
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments following aseptic techniques and veterinary protocols.
- Monitor anesthesia during surgical procedures, including general anesthesia and veterinary anesthesia monitoring, ensuring patient safety.
- Support emergency medicine efforts by providing critical & intensive care, vascular access, IV insertion, and animal catheterization.
- Maintain detailed records using veterinary software, document radiology diagnostics, and assist with pet grooming or dog training as needed.
Qualifications
- Licensed veterinary technician with some experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of veterinary terminology, animal physiology, anatomy, and emergency medicine practices.
- Skilled in dog handling, animal restraint techniques, IV insertion, and animal catheterization.
- Experience with laboratory procedures such as phlebotomy and diagnostic radiology including X-ray imaging.
- Familiarity with general anesthesia protocols, veterinary anesthesia monitoring, and critical & intensive care procedures.
- Ability to operate medical equipment effectively while maintaining aseptic technique standards.
- Excellent client communication skills to educate pet owners on pet care and treatment plans.
Join us in delivering compassionate veterinary care that makes a real difference! We’re dedicated to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in veterinary surgical assistance, radiology diagnostics, and more—all within a collaborative team environment committed to excellence in animal health. This is a paid opportunity designed for passionate individuals eager to advance their veterinary technician career while caring for animals with enthusiasm and expertise!
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14