Founded in 1999 by Dr. James Peterson, Hill Country Animal Hospital specializes in providing a level of care that exceeds the expectations of its clients. Our state-of-the-art facility is staffed by skilled and compassionate medical professionals who promote a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The goal of our veterinary hospital is to serve your pet by providing the very best in modern veterinary medicine. Hill Country Animal Hospital is exceptional in many ways. Our knowledgeable staff goes above and beyond in caring for your pet, from advanced diagnostic procedures to dental hygiene training. The hospital facility is equipped with the latest medical technology, allowing us to provide you with cutting-edge information on your pet’s health. Finally, our commitment to preventive medicine allows us to better serve you and your pet, keeping lifetime cost-of-care to a minimum while still providing the best means to protect your pet’s health. From illness to injury to preventive care, Hill Country Animal Hospital offers a wide range of highly comprehensive services. These include: Wellness care Diagnostic services Surgical procedures Dental services Boarding & grooming We are seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team and help ensure we are providing those great experiences. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Technician, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, CE allowance, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals. Position Skills: Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, proficient IV catheter placement and venipuncture, surgery prep, anaesthesia monitoring Proficient in dental prophylaxis Position Requirements: Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) or the ability to transfer credentials from state to state. Associates degree in Veterinary Technology Ready to help us WAG? We live out our WAG Values on a daily basis, but don’t just take our word for it. Check out the video below to hear directly from some of our teammates who Work Together, Amaze, and Grow on what our WAG Values mean to them. https://vimeo.com/429372329 Benefits Our team members enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you’re on our team, we’ve got you covered. Pay range of $20.00+ per hour based on experience. YOUR HEALTH - COVERED. Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time Off Vision Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Mental Health Counseling Hospital Indemnity Insurance Life & Accident Insurance Long & Short-term Disability Insurance Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7 YOUR FAMILY - COVERED. Caring for Elderly Family Returning to Work After a Baby Divorce Moving to a New Community Grieving for a Lost Loved One Military Family Matters Job Relocation Buying or Selling a Home YOUR FINANCES - COVERED. Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Budgeting and Financial Guidance Teammate Referral Program Discounted Veterinary Care Retirement Planning Will and Testament Planning Tax Issues Identify Theft Recovery Legal Counseling Teammate Assistance Program About Southern Veterinary Partners SVP pursues partnerships with like-minded veterinarians to build this growing network of compassionate, service-oriented animal hospitals. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization is in our 300+ local animal hospitals across the country. Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 5,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), and Birmingham Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” (2021). You + SVP | Amazing Together Let’s talk about your amazing future. Start the conversation with our teams today.