Registered Veterinary Technician

Yukon Veterinary Hospital provides a wide range of services from vaccinations and routine medical care to advanced diagnostics and surgery, including complete dental care, weight management consultations, soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine diagnosis and treatment. The facility offers in-house laboratory diagnostics, digital radiology, and ultrasonography. 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, 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 and may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Pay range: $20/hr+ depending on level of experience and license status.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license required; 1+ year professional experience preferred; Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts; Availability to work some Saturday shifts; Excellent client communication and medical record management skills; Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations; Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques; Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens; Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture; Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring; Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

Nice to have

1+ year professional experience; Additional skills in dental radiography

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k and 401k matching program, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, FSA); Employee Assistance Program; Paid Vacation and Sick Time for all employees; Paid Bereavement Program; Paid Parental Leave Program; Competitive Compensation; Continuing Education Allowance; Tuition Reimbursement Program for AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Programs; Career Development Opportunities; Referral Bonus Program; Additional Benefits May Be Available (Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses)