Certified Veterinary Technician

Job Description

In this role, you will provide hands-on emergency and critical care, including:

• Triage and prioritize incoming patients
• Place IV catheters, central lines, NG tubes, and nasal cannulas; perform blood draws and transfusions
• Assist with radiographs, barium studies, and ultrasound-guided procedures
• Provide intensive care for ICU patients, including chest tube maintenance and critical patient support
• Bandage, splint, and assist in surgery
• Prepare and interpret fecals, blood smears, and cytologies
• Mentor and train less experienced staff
• Partner with DVMs to provide patient care, comfort, and client education

This position is ideal for CVTs looking to practice at the top of their license, grow their skills, and be part of a collaborative, high-energy ER team.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician who is eager to grow, thrive in a busy ER environment, and contribute to our team culture.

Required Qualifications

• Current CVT (or eligible for certification).
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and positive team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to arrive on time and ready to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Accurate medical recordkeeping and client history documentation.
• Proficiency in safe, low-stress restraint of patients.
• Competence in sample collection (blood, urine, fecal, skin) and lab processing.
• Proficiency in positioning and capturing quality radiographs.
• Experience in anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of clinical experience (ER or specialty preferred, but not required)
• Familiarity with preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Confidence in advanced skills (e.g., central lines, NG tubes, CRI calculations)- or a strong desire to learn!
• Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback to maintain efficiency and patient safety.
• A self-starter mindset with motivation to expand knowledge, pursue specialization, or step into leadership.

Additional Information

At AESC of NWA, we know ER is hard work- so we’re committed to making sure our team feels supported, valued, and cared for inside and outside the hospital.

Pay Range: $25 - $30/hr+ depending on level of experience. We offer shift differential for nights and weekends.

We offer our staff:

• 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
• Generous Continuing Education Allowance and Paid Professional Dues (applies to licensed roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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) 

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. 

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

Compensation: 25 to 30 (USD) (HOURLY)