Licensed Veterinary Technician
KEYWORDS:
Experienced veterinary technician, certified veterinary technician, registered veterinary technician
POSITION TYPE/SCHEDULE:
This position features a highly consistent shift structure:
- Hours: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
- Rotation: Alternating 3-day and 4-day work weeks
LOCATION:
1037 Country Club Dr, Auburn, AL 36830
ABOUT US:
Paws on the Plains Animal Urgent Care was designed to bridge the gap between traditional daytime general practice and high-cost 24/7 emergency centers. Operating out of a 3,500 sqft freestanding facility, our business model is built entirely on referral integrity. We provide walk-in triage and efficient medical relief for non-life-threatening urgent cases. We do not offer wellness care, long-term chronic disease management, major surgeries, or overnight hospitalization. We act strictly as an extension of the local GP's office, transferring 100% of our cases back to their primary DVMs along with their medical records.
EDUCATION:
- State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in Alabama
JOB SUMMARY:
The role of the veterinary technician is to exercise their training and expertise in the clinical setting, assist the doctors to the fullest possible extent, to help improve the quality of care given to the patients, and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency. The veterinary technician assists in multiple procedures providing care for animals including physical examinations, dental procedures, surgeries, immunizations, euthanasia as well as client education, marketing and inventory maintenance. This position requires a working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases; their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment and prevention, and other basic preventative health care recommendations. The veterinary technician is under the direct guidance and supervision of the veterinary technician team leader and veterinarians.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery, and anesthesia.
- Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights as well as providing client education.
- Perform technical procedures, surgical preparation and monitoring of patients.
- Client education on wellness/preventative medicine, and assisting doctors in patient care.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, kneel, bend, and properly restrain active animals.
- Performing diagnostic tests and X-rays.
- Placing catheters.
- Collecting specimen samples.
- Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs.
- Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides support with all community and client communications and interactions including Chamber of Commerce functions and community outreach initiatives.
- Contributes to team effort by providing input on best practices for accomplishing company goals and seeks constant improvement for this position.
- Willingness to assist with and perform other duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to prioritize effectively and proactively problem-solve and have good attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Competency in computer data entry and basic recordkeeping.
- Human relations skills to deal effectively with visitors/customers in person or on the telephone.
- Demonstrated capability with organizational skills and time management.
- Good Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel).
- Ability to work in a team environment.
CONDITIONS OF WORK:
Active, on your feet 10 hours per day and requirement to lift up to 50 lbs.
POSITION PAY:
Starting pay at $25-$30 per hour. Adjustments commensurate with experience. Regular raises are considered based on time with the company, efficiency with job position, and increase in responsibilities.
Production and bonus pay consistent with company profits.
COMPANY BENEFITS (NEGOTIABLE):
Dental/Vision insurance
Employee discount/Petcare
Paid time off and sick leave
401K Plan
Short Term Disability - does cover maternity leave for up to 6 weeks.
Annual Scrub Allowance
CALL TO ACTION:
We know what we are, and more importantly, we know what we aren't. Our medical boundaries are explicit:
- Outpatient Focus: We treat acute, non-life-threatening urgent conditions (e.g., ear infections, acute vomiting/diarrhea, toxin ingestions, minor traumas, urinary blockages).
- Procedural Only: No major surgeries are performed in this facility (no splenectomies, GDVs, or pyometras). Clinical procedures are limited to minor soft-tissue repairs, abscess management, and laceration suturing.
- Zero Hospitalization: We do not hospitalize patients overnight or manage long-term medical stays.
- Built-in ER Safety Valve: Through our relationship with Auburn University CVM ER Services, true critical emergencies or patients requiring intensive, continuous overnight monitoring are stabilized and referred directly to their Level I facility.
If this sounds like what you have been searching for within veterinary medicine, we’d love for you to be part of the team
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the essential job required, management reserves the rights to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary technician: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
