Licensed Veterinary Technician

Company Description

• SIGN ON BONUS - Starting at $1500*

Veterinary Emergency Services of Lincoln is a well-established, progressive, fast paced, after hours emergency practice located in Lincoln, Nebraska. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Emergency Surgery, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body radiology, Ultrasonography, and Medical Urgent Emergent Services to the greater Lincoln Nebraska area.

Veterinary Emergency Services is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Lincoln (Home of the Nebraska Cornhuskers) is filled with great shopping and recreational venues. Popular activities in the area include hiking, biking, fishing, boating, and a variety of sporting and concert venues. Lincoln, Nebraska is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance.

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Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

The clinic is open:

• Monday - Friday 6pm to 7am

• Saturday from 12 noon and closing Monday at 6am

Qualifications

We're looking for:

• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member

• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work

• Licensed veterinary technician, 1+ year experience preferred

• Weekend availability

• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely

• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately

• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow

• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner

• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin

• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests

• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus

• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring

• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one's knowledge and skillset

• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Additional Information

• SIGN ON BONUS - Starting at $1500*

Pay range = $20 - $25/hr.

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees

• Paid Bereavement Program

• Paid Parental Leave Program

• Competitive Compensation

• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster

• Career Development Opportunities

• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!

• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

• Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/