Ethos Veterinary Health
Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician
Birmingham, AL - Full Time
Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham is seeking a candidate that has veterinary technician experience and would excel in a high volume, fast paced environment that strives for excellence. The candidate must be willing to learn and function well in a team environment; as well as possess excellent communication and written skills.
As an internal medicine technician, the candidate would be expected to perform these daily duties:
Ethos Veterinary Health 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.
As an internal medicine technician, the candidate would be expected to perform these daily duties:
- Accurately and thoroughly document treatments in patient files
- Animal care and restraint for procedures
- Client communication and interactions
- Taking a thorough patient history
- Blood collection and IV catheter placement
- Anesthesia monitoring for procedures
- Recovery and patient care
- Use and care of equipment used in the internal medicine department (ex: endoscope)
- Drug calculations
- Pharmacology and medical terminology
- Scheduling: 4-day work week Mon-Thurs – rotating weekend on-call Fri-Sun
- Experience: We require a minimum of two years of veterinary technician experience, with a preference for those who have worked in specialty practice
- Physical: Must have the strength and stamina to work on feet throughout shift and lift up to 30 pounds. Perform general physical activities that require bending, standing, stooping, moving from room to room, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time.
- Ergonomic: An employee in this position must be capable of safely working in environment with potential exposure to hazardous materials, infectious and zoonotic diseases.
- Other: An employee in this position must have a sense of caring for animals. Maintain strict confidence regarding client and patient information. Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Ethos Veterinary Health 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.
