Licensed Veterinary Technician - or - Experienced Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job description

Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain is looking to add some experienced talent to our growing Team! We are a 5-doctor practice that offers medical, Urgent Care/Sick visits, and surgical services, including laser surgery, BOAZ, and dental. We also have a large boarding facility and grooming. We have been serving the community since 1989, and we have recently added reproduction and endoscopy.

Why AHSM?

We foster a team environment and emphasize education of our staff and clients in proper pet health and standards of care, with medicine being our focus.

The ideal AHSM Veterinary Technician (Licensed or with a minimum of 5 years in General care and surgical veterinary services; an experienced technician)

Desired job experience/work ethic:

• 3-5 years of experience in a small animal general practice setting.
• Avimark medical database experience.
• IDeXX and Radiology knowledge
• Excellent communication and written skills, as well as customer relations skills
• Surgical Experience (catheters and blood draws)
• Be able to multitask and keep a calm environment
• Canine pet handling - Cat knowledge and handling
• Preventive care knowledge
• Handle tough conversations (cost, euthanasia, medical needs)
• Customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Motivated to learn and continue your education.
• Timely and focused - A self-starter - Motivated

Provides an excellent and expeditious client experience; Is aware of patient needs and the correct monitoring and documentation of all medical treatments. Always has the well-being of the animal and its treatment in focus and keeps the team aware of all information. Good communication and documentation skills.

Starting wage is based on experience, license, surgical skills, and Urgent Care knowledge.

Wage and Extras

• Based on the candidate's knowledge and experience in the veterinary field. AHSM's hourly pay rate ranges from $17 to $21 an hour.
• Pet Discounts up to 50%
• Quarterly and monthly bonuses
• A percentage of the employees' health insurance is covered. AHSM also offers medical coverage to your family as well. Disability, Vision, Dental, and 401K with a match.
• Education discounts and access to several educational opportunities.

Days/hours are rotating shifts.

M-F 645am-5pm / 730am to 630Pm, and 930am to 830Pm and Sat 730-330. Schedules are made out 30 days in advance and are 4 10-hour shifts.

We are a fast-paced business that caters to its patients and clients. Please check out our website at Animalhospitalsm.net

Please send in your resume with all of your qualifications and your WHY. (why you chose this field and why you are best suited for this position)

If you could also send in the best day and time for an interview and an observation interview. Total time is 1.5 hours.

We look forward to meeting you.

Kelly Dunshee Kdunshee@nva.com

Hiring Manager Dunshee, Kelly

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

• We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

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