Licensed Veterinary Technician - or - Experienced Veterinary Technician

Job description

Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain is looking to add some experienced talent to our growing Team! We are a 5-doctor practice that offers medical, Urgent Care/Sick visits, and surgical services, including laser surgery, BOAZ, and dental. We also have a large boarding facility and grooming.  We have been serving the community since 1989, and we have recently added reproduction and endoscopy. 

Why AHSM?

We foster a team environment and emphasize education of our staff and clients in proper pet health and standards of care, with medicine being our focus.

The ideal AHSM Veterinary Technician  (Licensed or with a minimum of 5 years in General care and surgical veterinary services; an experienced technician)

Desired job experience/work ethic:

• 3-5 years of experience in a small animal general practice setting.
• Avimark medical database experience.
• IDeXX and Radiology knowledge 
• Excellent communication and written skills, as well as customer relations skills
• Surgical Experience (catheters and blood draws) 
• Be able to multitask and keep a calm environment
• Canine pet handling - Cat knowledge and handling
• Preventive care knowledge
• Handle tough conversations (cost, euthanasia, medical needs)
• Customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Motivated to learn and continue your education.
• Timely and focused - A self-starter - Motivated

Provides an excellent and expeditious client experience; Is aware of patient needs and the correct monitoring and documentation of all medical treatments.  Always has the well-being of the animal and its treatment in focus and keeps the team aware of all information.   Good communication and documentation skills. 

Starting wage is based on experience, license, surgical skills, and Urgent Care knowledge. 

Wage and Extras

• Based on the candidate's knowledge and experience in the veterinary field. AHSM's hourly pay rate ranges from $17 to $21 an hour.
• Pet Discounts up to 50%
• Quarterly and monthly bonuses
• A percentage of the employees’ health insurance is covered. AHSM also offers medical coverage to your family as well. Disability, Vision, Dental, and 401K with a match.
• Education discounts and access to several educational opportunities.

Days/hours are rotating shifts.

M-F 645am-5pm / 730am to 630Pm, and 930am to 830Pm and Sat 730-330.  Schedules are made out 30 days in advance and are 4 10-hour shifts. 

We are a fast-paced business that caters to its patients and clients.  Please check out our website at Animalhospitalsm.net 

Please send in your resume with all of your qualifications and your WHY. (why you chose this field and why you are best suited for this position) 

If you could also send in the best day and time for an interview and an observation interview.  Total time is 1.5 hours. 

We look forward to meeting you. 

Kelly Dunshee  View email address on nva.avature.net

Hiring Manager Dunshee, Kelly