Job description

Veterinary Technician

Grants Mill Animal Hospital is a privately owned veterinary hospital located in Irondale, AL. We have a reputation in the community for our kind, professional, fun staff and patient-centered progressive care. We believe in teamwork, making the business happier and healthier for our employees.

Qualifications:

-Previous veterinary experience, both unlicensed and licensed veterinary technicians considered

-Enthusiastic team player with a positive, professional attitude and excellent communication skills

-Desire to continue learning about the field of veterinary medicine, advancing knowledge and skill set

-Proficiency in time management, ability to problem solve, handle multiple tasks, and thrive in the high-paced environment of veterinary medicine

-Proficiency in medical math calculations

-Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time and lift/carry animals up to 40 lbs

Responsibilities:

-Compassionate patient care and careful monitoring of hospitalized patients

-Collection of samples from patients and running labs on Idexx in-house machines or microscope

-Effectively restraining animals, including large and difficult patients

-Administering injectable and oral medications, IV catheter placement

-Taking digital radiographs, using proper positioning and technique

-Performing dental prophylactic cleanings

-Client communication and education, discharging inpatient and post-op surgical patients

-Assisting with procedures and surgeries, including anesthetic induction, surgical prep and monitoring

-Obtaining health histories from clients, ensuring documentation and charges are accurate and complete in the medical record

-Pharmacy duties including in house, call out, and online pharmacies

-Maintenance of clinic atmosphere to a standard of excellence, ensuring a positive, low-stress environment for our patients and clients

Benefits and Schedule:

-Competitive base pay depending on licensure and experience, $15-20 per hour typically

-Health insurance, 401k with company match, Continuing Education stipend

-Paid time off and employee discounts, incentive programs and performance bonuses

-Rotating weekend schedule among techs, up to 10 hr shifts with one weekday off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham, AL 35210: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience (Required)

Work Location: In person

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