Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, VSB

Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham located in beautiful Birmingham, AL is searching for a Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine team!

Compensation: $20 - $25/hr based on experience and licensure

Anticipated Schedule: 4-day work week Mon-Thurs – rotating weekend on-call Fri-Sun

Benefits:

• CE Allowance Available
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid License Renewal Fees
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• VTNE Reimbursement Available
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401k & Employer Matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• And more!

About You: You are an experienced Veterinary Technician dedicated to outstanding client service and excellent patient care. You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people that share that same value. You can adapt to the individual needs of each patient, are eager to continue enhancing your skill set, and truly want to make a difference.

As an Internal Medicine Technician, your day would involve some of these tasks routinely: 

• 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

Requirements for the Role:

• Minimum of 2 years working as a veterinary technician, preferably in specialty medicine. LVT certification is prioritized.
• Have an understanding of all basic veterinary knowledge, including restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, venipuncture, anesthesia, drug calculations, laboratory equipment and procedures, etc.
• 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. An employee in this position must be capable of safely working in environment with potential exposure to hazardous materials, infectious and zoonotic diseases.
• Attention to detail, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members An employee in this position must have a sense of caring for animals. Maintain strict confidence regarding client and patient information, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

At VSB, we have worked hard to create an inclusive environment where our team can work collaboratively and support one another in successes big and small. Come experience state of the art equipment, unique cases, and groundbreaking surgeries and procedures, with opportunities to use your technical skills in more advanced ways every day.

It’s a calling and we are on a mission to save lives. Apply now to join our team!

vsbham.com

Birmingham, AL

Physical/Environmental Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of each of these jobs. While performing the duties of any of these positions, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to lift and carry animals weighing fifty pounds or more; handle dogs weighing up to 150 pounds.

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilizes state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health 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, Ethos 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.
 
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.

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