Experienced Veterinary Technician

Are you over pushing "plans?" Come join us at Altadena Valley Animal Clinic- a privately owned small animal practice in Birmingham, AL. We are hiring a licensed veterinary technician or experienced veterinary assistant, who is currently enrolled in a veterinary technology program.

SKILLS required include expertise in monitoring patients during anesthetic procedures, excellent client communication/ education, proficiency in assisting in veterinarians in exam rooms, and, mostly importantly, strong abilities in venipuncture and IV catheter placement in dogs and cats. Additional desired (but not required) skills are experience with dental radiographs and cystocentesis.

SCHEDULE is four weekdays 10 hour shifts and generally two Saturdays per month from 8am-12pm. Technicians also rotate (usually once monthly) supervising boarding animals’ medical care, which is mostly giving oral medications, and the occasional diabetic boarder.

ABOUT US: If you are tired of hearing about metrics, come join us at to Altadena Valley Animal Clinic- a well-established practice, which has been open for 40+ yrs in the suburbs of Birmingham. We are a multi-doctor practice with a small staff that likes to have fun and laugh at work. Our social media accounts can give insight into us as the funny videos were employee-led by our receptionists.

EQUIPMENT: Digital radiology and digital dental radiology; Idexx ProCyte, Catalyst, SediVue; VetScan Imagyst; Ultrasound; surgical laser; cold therapeutic laser; Midmark dental unit; Phovia.

Please reach out today for more information.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance