Veterinary Technician- Indian Hills Animal Clinic

3 weeks ago


Tuscaloosa, United States Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC Full time

About Indian Hills Animal Clinic
Welcome to Indian Hills Animal Clinic, where we are dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care and building lasting relationships with our clients and their beloved pets. Our team is the heart of our practice, and we are always looking for passionate, skilled individuals to join us in our mission.

Operating Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 9:00 am-11:00 am

Position Purpose
The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and lead technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.


Veterinary Technician CompetenciesPatience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.


Essential ResponsibilitiesAssist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.

Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.

Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.

Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.

Any other duties as assigned.


Requirements / QualificationsPrevious veterinary experience preferred
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety


Benefits OfferedPaid time off
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
Bonus incentive
Career and professional development opportunities
State licensing fee reimbursement for credentialed technicians
VTNE support
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Scrub allowance
Flexible schedule



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