Licensed Veterinary Technician

Elko Veterinary Clinic

Kenai, AK, United States
Base: $23.00 – 25.00 ph depending on experience; b...
Animal handling and restraint
Iv catheter and urinary catheter placement
Anesthesia monitoring and surgical support
Kenai Veterinary Hospital is the oldest veterinary practice on the Kenai Peninsula with a busy 3 doctor hospital offering a wide range of veterinary services

Job Summary

  • Kenai Veterinary Hospital is the oldest veterinary practice on the Kenai Peninsula with a busy 3 doctor hospital offering a wide range of veterinary services.
  • The position offers relocation assistance, competitive hourly pay, on-call service pay, and additional compensation for cases handled during on-call shifts.
  • AmeriVet provides career development, continuing education programs, license reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits to support employee growth and well-being.

Matching Summary

Kenai Veterinary Hospital is the oldest veterinary practice on the Kenai Peninsula with a busy 3 doctor hospital offering a wide range of veterinary services.

Salary

Base: $23.00 – 25.00 per hour depending on experience; Bonus/Equity: On-call pay $25 per day plus additional compensation for cases; Benefits: Continuing education allowance and license reimbursement up to $1000 per year

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • animal handling and restraint
  • IV catheter and urinary catheter placement
  • anesthesia monitoring and surgical support
  • digital and dental radiology
  • laboratory cytology setup and interpretation
  • participation in on-call services

Nice-to-have

  • experience with Avimark veterinary software
  • mentoring and training associates
  • excellent communication and organizational skills
  • adaptability to work with doctors and team members
  • knowledge of animal behavior and healthcare

Key Requirements

  • Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Alaska or eligible to transfer/acquire license within 3 months
  • 3+ years veterinary clinical experience as technician or assistant
  • Degree from AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred

Work Rights

Licensed or eligible for Alaska LVT license within 3 months

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