Veterinary Technician

Powell Animal Hospital
Veterinary Technician  – Full Time

**Must have open availability including weekends! ** 

Pay range: (USD) $16 - $18 / hour 

Our benefits package is one of the best in the industry and
includes:

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Purrental Leave (when you adopt a new pet)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Scholarships to Penn Foster Veterinary Technology program
• Supplemental Benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Referral Bonuses
• Milestone Award Program - tenure-based bonuses at 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years!
• Holiday pay
• Paid Time Off
• CE Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Uniforms Provided and Much More! 

The ideal candidate:

• Possesses superior customer service skills
• Has strong communication skills
• Works well on a team 
• Has at least one year experience

Job Overview:
As an experienced technician, you will be a key player in servicing our client appointment and medical needs. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced doctors and to grow in your profession!

Job Duties:

• Check patients into rooms, obtain patient history and TPR
• Restrain both dogs and cats
• Calculate drug dosages
• Administer medications (oral, IM, IV, etc.) and other patient treatments.
• Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters.
• Obtain patient radiographs 
• Perform in-house laboratory tests — CBC and blood chemistry, urinalysis, ear, and skin cytology.
• Induce and monitor anesthesia
• Perform canine and feline dental cleanings
• Educate clients about various aspects of animal health
• Maintain patient records using Vetspire practice management software.

Job Requirements:

• Prefer one year of recent experience in a small animal hospital
• Commitment to working within a team environment
• Positive, will-do attitude!
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to multi-task in a busy work setting
• Professional demeanor and outgoing personality

Why work for Powell Animal Hospital?

We are a close-knit community-focused hospital located in beautiful Powell, TN., just an hour away from the most visited National Park! We are a full-service companion animal hospital that has been helping animals from the communities of Powell and Knoxville since 1974.

We offer competitive pay and an exceptional benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as 401k, paid time off, and pet benefits!

If you are passionate about pets and providing exceptional veterinary care, we want you to join our team!
Apply today!  We look forward to hearing from you!