Full-Time Experienced Veterinary Assistant and/or Licensed Technician

Aurora Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant and/or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing 7-doctor practice.

We have a wide range of services available that include orthopedics, rehabilitation, oncology, diagnostic imaging, general surgery, in-house labs, dentistry, and wellness visits.

Schedule:

• Full-time. This shift is Monday to Friday, 8:45am-5:45pm with an hour lunch. Occasional Saturdays as needed, 8:45am-5:15pm with a 30 minute lunch. We are closed on Sundays and major holidays.

Compensation: Pay depends on experience and licensing. $19-$27/hr.

Location: Across from Creamers field at 1201 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK

Assistant duties and requirements (you must be able to perform these tasks as a Licensed Veterinary Technician):

• Provide care to our hospitalized and post-surgical patients, recording activities in the medical records.
• Assist within the exam room by obtaining medical history and vitals, restraining, preparing forms, obtaining instruments, and invoicing services.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain exam rooms, kennels, cages, and wards as often as is necessary.
• Perform general cleaning and stocking of hospital exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Know common drugs and protocols and be able to explain them to clients.
• Conduct laboratory tests.
• Perform nail trims, anal gland expression, and light grooming.
• Assist with positioning and taking radiographs.
• Organize work area and exercise time management skills to maximize personal efficiency within the practice. Prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner.
• Knowledge of Fear Free is a plus!
• Perform other duties as assigned including assisting in other areas.

Technician duties and requirements:

• Licensed in the state of Alaska or eligible for licensing within 6 months of hire date.
• Assist within the exam room by obtaining medical history and vitals, restraining, preparing forms, obtaining instruments, and invoicing services.
• Inducing and monitoring anesthesia, calculating, and administering therapeutic drugs.
• Managing nursing care and treatments.
• Assist with positioning and taking radiographs.
• Perform dental cleanings and dental radiographs.
• Conduct laboratory tests and analyze results.
• Monitor and record vital signs of animals under anesthesia.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor recovery progress.

Benefits for You:

• Employee Discount (After 90 days)
• Paid Time Off (After 90 days - Must be Full-Time)
• Health Insurance (After 90 days - Must be Full-Time)
• Uniform Allowance (at least 1 year of employment)
• Retirement Program (at least 2 years of employment)
• Continuing Education (DOE)

If this sounds like an environment you would flourish in, we invite you to send a cover letter, your resume, and a contact list of at least 3 professional references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance

Experience:

• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fairbanks, AK 99701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairbanks, AK 99701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $27