Licensed Veterinary Technician

West Villa Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced small animal hospital located in Kearney, Nebraska. We offer various services to provide comprehensive care to our patients. We are a certified fear-free location and proud to be a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance.

What You Will Do

As a licensed veterinary technician, your job duties will include 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, and effective communication of treatment plans with clients.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We're looking for a licensed veterinary technician with a high work ethic and positive attitude, exceptional customer service skills, and ability to communicate precisely. You'll have opportunities for virtual and hands-on training and continuing development.

Requirements

• Licensed veterinary technician
• 1+ year experience preferred but not required
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Some Saturday morning shift 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 to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one's knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & 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 (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)