Aurora Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing 7-doctor practice.
Are you passionate about animals and looking for a rewarding role in a veterinary environment? Join our dedicated team at Aurora Animal Hospital, providing vital support during our evening urgent care hours.
Position: After Hours Veterinary Technician (Evenings)
Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM (may be asked to stay later if we are busy)
Location: Across from Creamers field at 1201 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK
Pay: $28-$35/hr DOE
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide care to our hospitalized patients, recording activities in the medical records.
- Assist within the exam room by obtaining medical history and vitals, restraining, preparing forms, obtaining instruments, and invoicing services.
- Clean, disinfect, and maintain exam rooms, kennels, cages, and wards as often as is necessary.
- Know common drugs and protocols and be able to explain them to clients.
- Assist with positioning and taking radiographs.
- Licensed in the state of Alaska or eligible for licensing within 6 months of hire date.
- Inducing and monitoring anesthesia, calculating, and administering therapeutic drugs.
- Managing nursing care and treatments.
- Assist doctors with patient care tasks as needed
- Conduct laboratory tests and analyze results.
- Monitor and record vital signs of animals under anesthesia.
- Provide post-operative care and monitor recovery progress.
- Answer and triage incoming phone calls promptly and professionally
- Support front desk operations if needed
- Assist with cleaning duties and end of day tasks
- Perform other duties as assigned including assisting in other areas.
- Knowledge of Fear Free is a plus!
Requirements:
- Friendly and organized with excellent communication skills
- Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for animal care and customer service
Benefits for You:
- Employee Discount (After 90 days)
- Paid Time Off (After 90 days - Must be Full-Time)
- Health Insurance (After 90 days - Must be Full-Time)
- Retirement Program (After 6 Months of employment)
- Uniform Allowance (at least 1 year of employment)
- Continuing Education (DOE)
If you enjoy working evenings and want to play an important role in urgent pet care, we'd love to hear from you! To apply please send a cover letter, your resume, and a contact list of at least 3 professional references.
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fairbanks, AK 99701 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fairbanks, AK 99701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
