Certified Veterinary Technician

Certified Veterinary Technician

St. Francis Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced companion animal and exotics practice located in beautiful Northwest Arkansas. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including preventative care, surgery, urgent care, dentistry, cold laser therapy, in-house diagnostics, digital full body radiology, ultrasonography, and boarding.

St. Francis Animal Hospital is located in Springdale, Arkansas. Springdale is the 4th largest city in Arkansas and has a very friendly and diverse population. The proximity to I-49 allows for easy commute to Fayetteville, Rogers and Bentonville. Washington County public schools are some of the top ranked in the state, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include hiking, fishing, kayaking and enjoying the arts at the Walton Arts Center and at the Crystal Bridges Museum. Springdale is also home to The Naturals, a Minor League Baseball team.

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday – Friday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
• Saturday: 8:00 am - noon
• We are closed on Sundays

Job Description

We are specifically looking for a certified veterinary technician with experience in surgical procedures and who is comfortable and skilled at anesthetic management.

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.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

• A certified veterinary technician, 1+ year experience required
• High proficiency in anesthetic and surgical monitoring
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Saturday morning shift availability
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Bilingual English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.
• 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
• 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

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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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.