Veterinary Technician - Montgomery Veterinary Associates - Vaughn Road

Overview Montgomery Veterinary Associates - Vaughn Road, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is a small animal practice in Montgomery. We are looking for amazing people to join our team. Candidates must be self-motivated, cheerful and kind, fearless in the face of adversity, excellent communicators, accountable, and respectful. Montgomery Veterinary Associates invests in each employee and places high regard for a positive work environment and individual workplace satisfaction. Position We are looking to fill positions for full-time Veterinary Technician . You will be required to work a mix of shifts between mornings and evenings. Shifts vary from 8-10 hours, 32-40 hours a week. Responsibilities The best candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years of veterinary experience preferred. They will have strong communication skills, be enthusiastic, reliable, detail-oriented, interested in learning and working as part of a team - including culture development. Our technicians are responsible for carrying out the Veterinarian\'s instructions, assisting in exam rooms and surgery, managing their time, communicating with the team and with our clients, care of patients, cleaning and maintaining hospital and client areas, collecting and preparing laboratory samples, venipuncture, radiology, use of computers and preparing prescriptions. Perform blood collection via all routes and ability to know best collection method based on individual patient needs or specific test requirements. Assist veterinarian in all aspects during surgical procedures; pre-medication, set up, induction, preparation, maintenance of general anesthesia, surgical monitoring, surgical assisting, recovery, writing post op orders and pain management protocols. I.V. catheter placement, fluid therapy, fluid pump machine operation and maintenance. Radiology machine operation and appropriate patient positioning. Animal handling and restraint Qualifications Outstanding customer service skills Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills Extraordinary attention to detail and thorough follow-through Strong computer typing skills Team player, flexible and ability to remain poised in stressful situations Developed emotional intelligence Benefits 401(k) with employer matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Pet treatment discounts Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Paid parental leave Professional development assistance and CE reimbursement Referral program Vision insurance Veterinary Stock Ownership Plan for all employees; financial benefits when the company grows Montgomery Veterinary Associates, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr