Lead Veterinary Technician - New Smyrna Beach Animal Medical Center
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
About the Job
New Smyrna Beach Animal Medical Center is a well-established, progressive, and growing small animal general practice located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, High Speed Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, Acupuncture, Medical Boarding. We boast 5 exam rooms, comfort room,
New Smyrna Beach Animal Medical Center is located in New Smyrna Beach, a growing community. The proximity to Orlando allows for easy commute to big city attractions and theme parks. Volusia County public schools are excellent, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include beaches, paddle boarding, surfing, boating, and fishing New Smyrna Beach is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance.
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Job DescriptionJob 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.
QualificationsWe’re looking for:
- A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
- Leadership experience-required
- Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
- A minimum of 1-year experience preferred, CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus
- 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
Potential for Holidays-required
Weekends-required
Availability for 12-hour shifts (subject to change)
We offer our staff:
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- 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.
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/.