Have you ever thought about living where other people vacation? Is the outdoor, rural lifestyle calling you? We are currently looking to hire a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team at Kenai Veterinary Hospital in Kenai, Alaska.
Relocation Assistance Available for Qualified Candidates!
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Salary: $23.00 – 25.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location.
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Schedule: Full-time, five 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday. Closed on weekends and major holidays.
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On-Call Services: Participation in on-call service for region. Pay of $25 per day on average 3 days per month. Additional compensation for being called in and number of cases that are seen.
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Location: 10976 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611
Who We Are:
Kenai Veterinary Hospital is the oldest veterinary practice on the Kenai Peninsula with deep ties to the community, located in beautiful Kenai, AK. Our busy 3 doctor hospital offers a wide range of veterinary services including wellness, diagnostic, surgical and dental treatments. With a deeply loyal clientele, this hospital is always busy and utilizes all associates to the highest level of their skills. In partnership with surrounding practices, we offer after-hour emergency services to the community.
What the Clients Say:
“I feel very comfortable taking my dogs to Kenai Veterinary Hospital. KVH has been my go-to veterinary service for almost two decades. They are very accommodating, capable, professional, and friendly.” Mike C.
“I love this place! I’ve been living in Homer, AK for over 5 years and travel to this vet for all my pups. The staff is so helpful and polite, and the veterinarians are kind and very knowledgeable. I feel like they pay great attention to the needs of my pets.” Kimberly M.
Who You Are:
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Alaska, or eligible to transfer/acquire state license within 3 months of hire
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3 + years of veterinary clinical experience, as a veterinary technician or assistant
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Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required.
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Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
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Experience with Avimark veterinary software preferred
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Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
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Ability to be adaptable and work well with existing doctors and team members
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Desire to mentor and train other associates in high-quality medicine standards
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Ability to perform nursing care in a hospital setting
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Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
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Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
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Dental procedure experience, scaling, polishing, digital radiology
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Skilled in IV Catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, applying casts, bandages and splints
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Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience including intubation, monitoring, pre-operative and post-operative care
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Laboratory skills including cytology set-up and interpretation
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Diagnostic experience including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis
What Makes Us Different
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Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
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Career development and advancement opportunities.
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CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you!
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Continuing education allowance and license reimbursement up to $1000 per year
Learn more about us at: https://kenaiveterinaryhospital.com/ or: AmeriVet: Veterinary Partner Supporting Your Business
