Durango Animal Hospital is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our awesome team!
We are a busy, 9 doctor (soon to be 11 doctor) practice specializing in small animals as well as some exotics. We are currently open Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday 6:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sundays 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. In the next 6 months, we are planning to expand our hours to be open until 11 pm daily, and we are looking for LVTs/VTITs to join our new late shift.
The position requires computer skills, communication skills, and the ability to multitask. Potential candidates will have a genuine love and passion for animals, a stellar work ethic, be extremely motivated, a team player, and thrive in a fast paced environment. Must also feel comfortable: Giving injections, placing IV catheters, drawing blood, taking radiographs, performing in house lab work, preparing samples for outside labs, administering oral medications, restraining animals, meeting the nursing needs of hospitalized patients, talking to and educating clients, and performing various, but relatively light housekeeping duties for hospital maintenance. Applicant must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holiday hours as needed.
Benefits:
- Competitive Wages
- Health Insurance
- Workers' Compensation and Liability Insurance
- On-the-job training and formal training programs
- State-of-the Art hospital equipment
- Growing company with advancement opportunities available
- Professional, yet fun environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
- Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification/License (Required)
Work Location: In person