Veterinary Technician

Crossroads Animal Hospital•Moody, AL

10d

About The Position

Crossroads Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our amazing three-doctor animal practice in Moody, AL. Can you picture yourself working in paradise and imagine feeling excited to come to work each day working alongside a team of genuinely good people who are dedicated to helping you succeed, be happy and grow both personally and professionally? What makes us different from other hospitals in the area is that we provide our team with a work environment that allows them to be their best. This, in turn, enables us to dedicate the best experience to our clients and care for their pets, which is at the heart of our thriving practice. You'll be joining a full service, collaborative team. In addition to joining our three full-time doctors, you will be supported by a team of technicians, and our practice manager. We have fear free certified doctors on our team! We strive to provide exceptional customer service and patient care by working as a team; we work hard, and we also have fun! If you are a veterinary technician and you work well with others, have superb client service skills, and provide exceptional patient care, we look forward to meeting you! We deploy and integrate our technicians kills to their full potential. This is a challenging position that will require you to multitask in different areas throughout the hospital.

Requirements

2+ years' experience in a veterinary setting
Compassionate and proficient patient care
Comfortable handling both cats and dogs
Strong communication skills
Organizational and leadership skills
Ability to multitask
Flexibility (ability to work weekends)
Experience with veterinary software (e.g. Neo, AVImark, Cornerstone)
Strong customer service skills
Work well in a team environment
Remain calm under pressure
I.V. catheter placement
Phlebotomy
In-house laboratory
Surgical prep
Anesthesia/surgical monitoring
Dental procedures
X-Rays

Nice To Haves

Certification with an accredited program
Interest in management
Spanish fluency

Responsibilities

Providing quality patient care
Entering medical notes
Triage calls & appointments
Maintain cleanliness of treatment and surgical areas
Kennel and hospital maintenance
Drawing blood or collecting other lab samples
General nursing duties
Animal handling and restraining
In-house and outside laboratory testing
X-ray Hospital Standards and Protocols
Dentistry
Obtain history and vital signs for patient exams
Assist doctors during patient exams
Help maintain the flow of patients throughout hospital
Pharmacy and inventory
Anesthesia & surgical monitoring
Providing exceptional client care and education
Mentoring less experienced staff
Cross-training in all areas of the hospital

Benefits

Short Term Disability paid for by employer
Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
Medical Insurance Plans with multiple options
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
Long Term Disability option
Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
Referral Bonus Program
DailyPay on Demand