Veterinary Technician (Small Animal Community Practice)

Description

The McConnell Group, Inc. (TMG), a health science company and provider of clinical and research support services, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to support small animal community practice services in Tuskegee, Alabama. This role provides hands-on clinical care in a collaborative veterinary teaching environment and works closely with veterinarians, interns, veterinary students, patients, and clients. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, organized, comfortable supporting both patient care and clinical instruction, and committed to high standards of animal welfare and client service.

Duties & Working Conditions

Responsibilities include:

• Provide routine daily care, safe handling, restraint, observation, and clinical monitoring of small animal patients.

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostic sample collection, medication administration, anesthesia monitoring, pain-management activities, CPR, and other assigned clinical procedures.

• Prepare for and demonstrate veterinary technical skills for students and interns, including medication delivery, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, bandaging, and patient monitoring.

• Coordinate patient flow and scheduling while maintaining accurate medical records, supplies, and inventory for the community practice service.

• Maintain treatment areas, community practice equipment, and related clinical spaces in a clean, organized, and service-ready condition.

• Monitor hospitalized patients, document observations, and promptly communicate changes in patient status to the appropriate veterinary staff.

• Communicate professionally with clients and support discharge education, home-care instructions, and follow-up information as directed by the veterinary team.

• Participate in clinical or academic rounds and contribute to a learning environment that supports the development of veterinary students and rotating interns.

• Follow applicable hospital safety, infection-control, accreditation, animal-care, and regulatory requirements, including standards associated with AAHA, IACUC, USDA, OSHA, and AVMA-COE.

• Provide support to other veterinary services when workload and available resources permit, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications/Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited veterinary technology program or an equivalent program of study.

• Current veterinary technician license in Alabama, or eligibility to obtain Alabama licensure.

• At least one year of veterinary practice or academic veterinary technician experience.

• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, computer, and clinical record-keeping skills.

• Ability to work independently within assigned responsibilities while also functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary veterinary team.

• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with veterinarians, students, interns, coworkers, and animal owners.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely handle and restrain small animal patients and perform routine veterinary technical tasks.

• Ability to walk short distances, remain active throughout the workday, and lift or carry routine parcels, supplies, and equipment.

• Ability to use standard office and clinical equipment and to view and enter information in computer-based records.

Schedule / Travel:

• Position is based in Tuskegee, Alabama; routine travel is not expected.

• Work may include nights, weekends, or after-hours coverage based on clinical service needs.

Benefits: The McConnell Group offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time employees. 

The McConnell Group Recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and leaves of absence. 

As required by law, The McConnell Group participates in E-Verify, a service of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA), to verify the identity and employment eligibility of persons hired to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify 

Applications can be submitted electronically or by submitting a paper resume to: The McConnell Group, Attention: Human Resources 1 Research Court, Suite 450, Rockville, MD 20850. 

Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description/posting shall constitute an offer or promise of employment.