Welcome to Alaska's capital, Juneau. Living in Alaska is an adventure in hiking, fishing, paddleboarding, whale watching, salmon fishing and so much more. Some of the most beautiful scenic views in the world are located here in Juneau. Just to name a few...
* "The Juneau 5" - Mount Juneau, Mount Roberts, Mount Jumbo, Thunder Mountain and Mount McGinnis - these beautiful mountain ranges are popular hiking and skiing destinations.
* The Juneau Icefield which is a large expanse of ice and snow that fuel the many glaciers that are accessible.
* Juneau's vast waterways help set the scene for paddle boarding, whale watching, salmon fishing and any other type of water related activity that fits your style
In addition to the natural beauty, Juneau maintains a sense of modern amenities. Including, a variety of locally owned restaurants, pubs/breweries, wine tasting, locally owned coffee shops, a movie theater, bowling, shooting ranges, gyms, 2 public pools, a golf course, museums/historical sites and a library. For your shopping enjoyment, we have Costco, Sportsman's Warehouse, Home Depot, Fred Meyer, Safeway, local natural food markets and much more. We also have an international airport that can take you easily to Hawaii and the lower 48 states. The airport is also host to a local commuter airline that will help you explore the many islands and communities around Juneau. Juneau provides whatever desires your lifestyle requires. We opened our doors in October 2022 and have been rapidly growing ever since as we support our local community's needs for kind and compassionate animal care. We are a privately owned small animal practice. Our patients include companion animals, exotics and the occasional wildlife. Our practice is housed in a large, well-maintained purpose-built facility. We offer unique hours that allow us to see patients that would otherwise not receive timely care. Emergency services are offered during the weekend when DVMs are available to cover the shifts. There is generous compensation should you decide to join the weekend rotation. We currently have two full-time DVMs and two part-time DVMs, together with a full staff of LVTs/Veterinary Assistants, Practice Manager and support staff. Summit Veterinary Services is looking to bring on board another full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician. We are open to discussing any avenue that might fit your lifestyle. Our collaborative team atmosphere allows us to provide a level of care for our clients and patients that has given us many referrals from family and friends of our loyal clients.
We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, together with the opportunity for growth and to be part of a unique team of veterinarian professionals located here in Juneau, Alaska.
*Licensed Veterinary Technician Duties*
* As a Licensed Veterinary Technician your duties will include all aspects of patient and client care as allowed by state laws including drug calculations, administering anesthesia, surgical patient monitoring, venipuncture, digital radiology, and dental procedures.
* Assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures by holding animals and providing necessary support.
* Maintain accurate medical records for each animal under care.
* Provide clear communication to our clients by phone, email and in the clinic.
* Our ideal candidate will have good communication skills, work well in a team setting and have a good work ethic.
*Requirements*
* For LVT applicants we require a valid license in the State of Alaska or another state that is transferable to Alaska.
* Please provide a cover letter, resume and references if applying.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Employee discount
* License reimbursement
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Evening shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
* Juneau, AK 99801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person