Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tired of the high demands, high stress and long hours in the veterinary profession? Join us at Tally Oaks Veterinary Service and find out why we are the exception! We are looking for a licensed, experienced, on-site, full-time veterinary technician to join our team and help us fulfill our mission of providing a stress-free, fear-free, and more holistic environment for the veterinary experience.

This is a full-time position with benefits. Currently, we see patients only on weekdays. After-hour emergencies are referred to local emergency practices. Our hours of operation are typically from 8 am to 5 pm. We see approximately 8-10 patients a day so we have a very comfortably paced yet productive practice environment.

Benefits : SIGN ON BONUS!

Competitive hourly rate (starting rate commensurate with experience) but ranges from 24-34$ / hour. A two-week payperiod is utilized and direct deposit is encouraged.

Group Medical and Vision Care : After two months of employment you are eligible to participate in our group plan which covers 50% of your premium for medical and 100% of your premium for vision. Currently coverage is through Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield.

Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education : After one year of full-time employment you will receive up to $1000 towards continuing education and have free-access to Vetgirl, VIN and many other veterinary education resources while in the clinic.

Paid time off and paid holidays : PTO, vacation time, sick and annual leave all are equivalent which allows you to use PTO in any manner desired. PTO is accrued after 6 months of full-time employment.

After one year of full-time employment, you will be granted three 8-hour holidays which cannot be carried over. Our unpaid, non-working holidays are as follows : New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve / Day.

Employee pet discount program : Effective upon hiring, full-time employees are entitled to a 20% discount on services and a cost of product plus 10% discount on products offered by TOVWC for employee-owned pets.

Veterinary Care Credits (VCC) : An additional benefit we offer is after 6 months of employment a full-time employee accumulates points / dollars earned at each pay period for products and services for their pets at the rate of 20 credits / dollars per payperiod. These credits can also be used to buy health insurance for personal pet(s).

Laboratory Discounts : Providing we have a monthly stipend available, employees can get laboratory testing done at 50% off the laboratory price.

Lunch and Learn Opportunities : We encourage and participate in opportunities for training during the regular workweek. Free lunches are great!

After hours dinner meetings and continuing education events are often available and and attendance is encouraged.

FREEBIES! We have opportunities to contact our manufacturers, distributors and drug reps to get as many “free” items as possible. I believe in sharing these among ourselves so we all benefit from these connections and perks.

Certification : We encourage training and support certification in Fear Free Handling Techniques, Class IV Laser, and CPR. Any additional suggestions for certifications would be welcomed

Retirement Plan : After one year of full-time employment you will be eligible to participate in our Registered Retirement Savings Plan in which we will match your contributions.

ABOUT US : Location :

Tally Oaks Veterinary Wellness Center is located four miles south of Purcellville in Loudoun County, Virginia. We are located in a rural area and our clinic is the focal point of a beautiful horse property which has been converted into a small animal clinic.

Practice Overview :

My goal as the practice owner is to change the overall veterinary experience . I understand that the veterinary medicine field can be stressful and at times frustrating, however, I am committed to treating pets, pet owners and team members with compassion and respect. I am also committed to a more holistic approach to veterinary medicine focused on prevention, healthy nutrition and complementary medicine.

Our practice culture is based on prevention of illness and disease and holistic healing in addition to traditional veterinary principles. We perform routine wellness and non-routine / sick visits as well as surgeries and dental procedures two days a week. We have visiting surgeons who perform orthopedic and more advanced soft-tissue surgeries at our clinic. We strongly believe in complementary medicine and offer acupuncture, massage, essential oils, laser, pulsed electromagnetic therapy and more. We also have a strong interest in addressing nutritional needs and optimal feeding regimens.

We are not a sales-oriented practice and we never pressure our clients to purchase services or products they are not interested in or don’t need. We do however place a strong emphasis on the education of our clients and our team members are expected to help educate our pet owners.

What makes us Unique?

Quality not Quantity : We believe in quality not quantity, with fewer appointments and more pet and pet owner interaction. Our team members are expected to get to know our patients and their owners and are an integral part of the health care plan. Not overbooking and having disgruntled customers and overworked employees makes our workplace much more enjoyable and productive.

More Personalized Care : Although we do have some busy days, we make it a priority to give more personalized care and extra time with our clients. For example we encourage pet owners to stay with their pet while they become sedated for surgery. This simple act puts many people at ease and is easier on the pet. We also allow the pet owners to sit with their pets while a dedicated technician monitors them during recovery.

Transparency : Our pet owners are in the office with their pets at all wellness visits. This transparency puts our clients at ease and makes them a part of the healthcare plan for their pet. We want our atmosphere to reflect more of a healing oasis rather than a cold, frightening hospital.

Unique, Tranquil Setting : In addition, we have another rather unique advantage. Our clinic is located on a beautiful, serene horse property and integrated into a barn. Pets immediately feel more at ease entering a clinic with wide open doors and the aroma of essential oils and the country. Pets have their own private waiting rooms and dog owners can choose to walk around the expansive property and utilize our fenced in areas.

“In the age where veterinary medicine is becoming more standardized and business oriented, we are headed in the opposite direction and encourage independent thinking, compassionate care, pet owner involvement and a more holistic approach to health care.”

ABOUT YOU - What are we looking for?

Team Member : We are looking for a team member who is compassionate, responsible and enjoys being part of a small practice and works well with others, shares responsibilities and successes and enjoys interactions with clients and their pets. A positive outgoing attitude is a must as we are trying to make our clients and their pets look forward to their veterinary visits instead of fearing them.

Experienced, Licensed and Skilled : We are looking for that special team member that would like to fully utilize their veterinary skills and expand their veterinary knowledge and join us in our mission to provide a more unique approach to veterinary health care. A minimum of two years experience is ideal and more experience would be compensated accordingly. You should be able to work unsupervised and be willing to share your knowledge and skills with others.

Motivated and Entrepreneurial : We are looking for someone who is committed to promoting our mission and goals and is excited to participate in client / patient activities and community events. We are very social media oriented and would be thrilled to have a team member who could assist in these efforts.

Passionate and Compassionate : Most importantly we are looking for someone who is passionate about animal welfare and committed to delivering the highest standard of care. Compassion for our patients is an inherent quality that is obvious to all and absolutely a must to work in our clinic.

Your Responsibilities : As one of our veterinary technicians you will be expected to wear many hats. Everyone, including the doctors, contributes to the jobs involved in running the practice. More specifically, you will be responsible for helping doctors with examinations, entering patient data in the software system, performing venipuncture, placing catheters, administering anesthesia, assisting in dental cleanings, assisting with ultrasound and radiography, and performing laboratory procedures. You should also be comfortable educating owners on preventative health care practices and explaining common health care problems. You will also be expected to learn the SOPs of the office and make sure the office runs efficiently using the most up to date software and integrated laboratory services.

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