Overview
Dr. Eric Barnes started the Kenai Veterinary Clinic as a part-time practice in 1963. It was located in his A-frame home on the bluff 20 miles north of Kenai. Dr. Dan Lavach, a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology, purchased the practice from Dr. Barnes in 1977 and moved it to mile 16.4 on the north Kenai road. Dr. Richard McCartan purchased the practice from Dr. Lavach in August of 1978 and moved that building to the present location in October of 1981. A new building was built, renamed Kenai Veterinary Hospital, and occupied in October of 1983. The facility’s interior was extensively remodeled in 2005, and an addition to the building with a new roof was completed in 2006. Kenai Veterinary Hospital is the oldest veterinary practice on the Kenai Peninsula and one of the oldest continually operating businesses in the city of Kenai.
Requirements
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! Salary: $23.00 – 25.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location. Schedule: Full-time, five 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday. Closed on weekends and major holidays. 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. 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 3 + years of veterinary clinical experience, as a veterinary technician or assistant Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required. Knowledge of industry tools and equipment Experience with Avimark veterinary software preferred Experience with proper animal handling and restraint Ability to be adaptable and work well with existing doctors and team members Desire to mentor and train other associates in high-quality medicine standards Ability to perform nursing care in a hospital setting Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills Dental procedure experience, scaling, polishing, digital radiology Skilled in IV Catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, applying casts, bandages and splints Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience including intubation, monitoring, pre-operative and post-operative care Laboratory skills including cytology set-up and interpretation Diagnostic experience including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis What Makes Us Different Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid! Career development and advancement opportunities. CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you! 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