Certified Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

Description Certified Veterinary Technician – Internal Medicine Ozark Veterinary Specialty Care Springdale, AR Full time: 4-day work week Who We Are Our team at Ozark Veterinary Specialty Care provides a high level of veterinary care to the community of Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding areas. Our standard of care is driven by state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, advanced medical capabilities, and a highly trained, compassionate team dedicated to supporting your pet’s health.

We are pleased to offer a growing suite of services, including:

• Orthopedic surgery
• Soft tissue surgery
• Spinal surgery
• Advanced imaging (MRI, CT, and ultrasound)
• Rehabilitation services
• Oncology, as well as many other core internal medicine disciplines
• Endoscopy
• Pain management
• Integrative therapies

We are expanding! Ozark Veterinary Specialty Care is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our growing Internal Medicine team!

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Certified Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) HIGHLY preferred or pending licensure-Experienced Veterinary Assistants with specialty experience are encouraged to apply.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience-required/specialty experience is highly preferred-internal medicine experience is a bonus
• Anesthesia experience is REQUIRED

Role Responsibilities, Skills, And Knowledge

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians-this may include, but isnot limited to: anesthesia, ultrasound/CT/MRI, endoscopy, bone marrow biopsy, etc.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Benefits – Our Care In Action We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Competitive compensation: $17-25/hr depending on experience and credentials. Thrive reviews performance and compensation as part of its approach to recognizing contributions and supporting competitive growth
• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k program
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and 3 days PTO to complete

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at$17-25/

hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.