Company Description
At Glenway Animal Hospital, our doctors and staff are committed to providing you and your pet with the best veterinary medicine available. We are proud of the fact that the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredits us. Our hospital is equipped to provide comprehensive wellness services to care for our client's pets' complete health care needs. Along with cats and dogs, Glenway Animal Hospital treats pocket pets, which include rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, and rats.
Job Duties
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
- 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
- A Registered Veterinary Technician, 1+ years experience preferred but not required
- A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
- Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
- 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 including 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 is 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 constructive feedback in a professional manner to maintain hospital efficiency
Additional Information
We offer our staff:
- 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 Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- 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 on 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.
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/
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