Credentialed Veterinary Technician - All Creatures Pet Hospital

Gardendale, Alabama

All Creatures Pet Hospital is actively looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our amazing team. We are seeking an organized, compassionate, and service-oriented Certified Veterinary Technician who is confident in rooming patients, assisting in surgery, able to perform dental cleanings, placing IV catheters, drawing blood and running in-house bloodwork with Idexx and Heska equipment, has experience with x-ray and proper positioning, understands the importance of client education, and is a supportive and positive team player. Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must. The veterinary industry is constantly advancing and growing, and All Creatures Pet Hospital encourages its staff to do the same. If you are a Certified Veterinary Technician looking to take your skills to the next level, engage in the everyday reward of helping animals, and work with a great team, then we can not wait to hear from you.

Essential Job Tasks:

• Assists the veterinarian during the examination of animals
• Providing restraint as needed to work safely and effectively
• Prepare and administer treatments, as prescribed by the veterinarian
• Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination
• Assist in prepping patients for surgery (or an aptitude to learn)
• Obtain radiographs of animals with knowledge of proper positioning and techniques
• Ensure a comfortable and sanitary environment for all patients
• Responsible for the care of boarding and hospitalized patients
• Prepare and sanitize the surgery suite - clean and maintain holding areas
• Communicate with pet owners using a professional, compassionate, and helpful attitude, using knowledge of preventative health care recommendations to accurately answer questions and relay the doctor’s information.

Qualifications 

• Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant. 

• Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures. 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. 

• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred – or eligibility to obtain licensure based on state requirements. 

• Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required. 

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Responsibilities 

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures. 

• Safely handle and restrain animals; administer medications and vaccines. 

• Collect lab samples and maintain accurate patient records. 

• Educate clients on pet care and ensure a clean, organized work environment. 

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What Makes Us Different 

• Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid! 

• Career development and advancement opportunities. 

• CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you!  

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