Overview
At Chenal Valley Animal Hospital, we take great pride in being a boutique practice, delivering the calm, kind and intentional care that you and your pet(s) deserve. Our staff practices fear-free techniques in an effort to minimize the stress that can come from a visit to the vet. We also provide a full-range of preventative care, grooming and boarding services to meet the needs of our valued clients as well as a fully stocked pharmacy, pet portal and online services. Our expert staff is committed to providing quality health care and educational information for our clients so that, together, we can make sure our pets are healthy, happy and living their best lives.
At Chenal Valley Animal Hospital, we’re passionate about providing top-quality care to every pet—and every pet parent—we serve. Our team of skilled and compassionate veterinary professionals works in a welcoming, collaborative environment where client communication and the human-animal bond are at the heart of what we do. We care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, reptiles, and birds. If it has fur, feathers, or scales, we’re here to help it thrive—and support the people who love them.
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Company Description Chenal Valley Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast paced 3 doctor general small animal practice located in West Little Rock, Arkansas. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Dentistry, Cold Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, and Medical and Vacation Boarding. Full-time and part-time positions available! To learn more about us click here. Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development! Qualifications We’re Looking For: A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts Availability to work some Saturday morning shifts Excellent client communication and medical record management skills Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting. Additional Information We offer our staff: Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/